EVS, Inc.
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Survey Crew Chief

Location
Eden Prairie, MN · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
4+ years
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
Today

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Total station operation with electronic data collection
  • Trimble GPS operation
  • Robotic total station operation
  • Surveying calculations including trigonometry and algebra
  • Computing arcs, angles and distances from surface data
  • Knowledge of construction plans and specifications
  • Field note documentation
  • OSHA 10-hour training or ability to obtain

Also useful

  • LSIT or Certified Survey Technician Level 3
  • MnDOT staking experience
  • Railroad staking experience
  • Railway Safety training
  • Out-of-town work availability

About the role

We are looking for a Survey Crew Chief to run a survey crew for mapping and construction projects. This candidate will be supervisor of a field survey crew engaged in various types of surveys including performing boundary traverses, location surveys, level runs, retracement surveys, staking subdivisions, bridges, highways and commercial developments. The crew chief will document all phases of survey work.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED and 4 years' experience as a Survey Crew Chief. Two years of college preferred.
  • LSIT or Certified Survey Technician Level 3 also preferred.
  • MnDOT and Railroad staking experience a plus.
  • Ability to understand and operate total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities.
  • Must have the ability to run Trimble GPS and robotic total stations
  • Ability to work with computer programs and perform calculations such as algebra and trigonometry and compute arcs, angles and distances from surface data.
  • Knowledge of construction plans and specifications.
  • Ability to walk long distances and be able to lift 50 lbs. of equipment.
  • Availability for out-of-town work a plus.
  • Must have good handwriting skills for marking lath and recording field notes.
  • Clean driving record required.
  • Must have or be prepared to obtain OSHA 10-hour training, Railway Safety training and additional project related safety certifications.

About the Company

Since 1979, EVS has been serving our clients' Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Land Surveying and Environmental needs. Our firm offers services to meet the demands of a variety of projects for private corporations, governmental agencies, contractors, developers, and architects. Our team consists of a combination of Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Land Surveyors, and support personnel.

Read the original posting

From EVS, Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Where is the Survey Crew Chief job at EVS, Inc. located?

This Survey Crew Chief position at EVS, Inc. is located in Eden Prairie, MN (On-site). Always check EVS, Inc.'s application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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