Survey Crew Chief
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Trilon scores A on the Alion truth index.
Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill - because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.
Fuss & O’Neill is seeking a motivated and experienced Survey Crew Chief to join our team in Manchester, NH. This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys leading field operations, working with modern surveying technology, and contributing to a variety of civil engineering and land development projects.
The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for overseeing field survey activities, performing data collection and field computations, and ensuring accurate and efficient completion of survey assignments. The successful candidate will be comfortable leading a multi-person crew while also working independently as needed.
This position requires fieldwork throughout New England, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts, with occasional overnight travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead field survey operations as a Crew Chief, managing a multi-person crew and/or working independently on a variety of assignments
- Perform field data collection and computations for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, and construction layout surveys
- Operate and maintain modern surveying equipment, including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and automatic and digital levels
- Utilize Carlson and Topcon instruments and software to support accurate and efficient field operations
- Interpret survey plans, engineering drawings, maps, and project specifications to complete field assignments
- Ensure fieldwork is performed in accordance with applicable operating procedures, safety requirements, and equipment maintenance instructions
- Work effectively across a variety of terrains and seasonal weather conditions
- Collaborate proactively with team members and project personnel to support successful project delivery
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- High School diploma or GED required; Associates in related field preferred
- 3-5 years of land surveying experience with at least 1 year of experience as a crew chief
- Demonstrated experience with data collection and field computations for boundaries, topographic, ALTA surveys, and construction layout
- Knowledge of modern surveying equipment, instruments, and methods
- Experience operating robotic total stations, GNSS receivers for static and RTK network data collection, and automatic and digital levels
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Carlson Survey
- Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, safety documents, maintenance instructions, maps, plans, and survey and engineering drawings
- Ability to work independently while proactively collaborating with a team.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with MassDOT Civil 3D coding and standards
- Familiarity with NHDOT and VTrans (VAOT) MicroStation/OpenRoads coding and standards
- Experience with Carlson and Topcon surveying instruments and software
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
- Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
- Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
- Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
- Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.