Survey Crew Chief

At BETA Group, Inc., we believe great work starts with great people. As a growing employee-owned company, our people have a stake in what we build and a voice in where we go next. BETA brings together talented professionals across civil engineering, environmental services, GIS, landscape architecture, and planning. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to take on diverse, complex projects and deliver solutions that help improve the communities where we live and work.

We are looking for an experienced Survey Crew Chief to join our newest office in Meriden, CT. This field position is a great opportunity to take ownership, lead from the front, work with advanced surveying technology, collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines, and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact. As a Survey Crew Chief, you will lead survey crews on a wide variety of projects throughout Connecticut and New England. Your work will directly support the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure that communities rely on every day.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and oversee survey crews on assigned projects
• Utilize robotic total stations and GPS units to precisely map sites and collect high-quality field data
• Lead crews on projects including compressor stations, substations, and DEEP boundaries
• Perform accurate and efficient construction staking for projects
• Assist with subsurface utility engineering and laser scanning projects
• Perform deed research and assemble map records
• Maintain detailed and precise field notes and electronic survey records
• Ensure the safety of your crew, equipment, and surrounding work environment
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, utility representatives, and other professionals 
• Identify field conditions, solve problems, and communicate issues that could impact project quality or schedule
• Properly operate, maintain, and care for surveying equipment
• Support additional project and field activities as needed, with other duties and responsibilities assigned based on project needs
• Train and mentor junior survey staff and instrument operators
• Verify quality and completeness of field data prior to office processing
• Coordinate field activities with property owners, clients, contractors, and utility companies
• Ensure compliance with company QA/QC standards
• Assist with preparation of daily reports and project documentation

Preferred location is BETA’s Meriden, CT office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. 

Growth Opportunities:

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement, leadership development, and long-term career advancement 
• Opportunity to grow into broader leadership roles based on performance, experience, and contributions to the company

Required Experience/Skills:

• 5+ years of professional land surveying or related experience 
• Experience coordinating field survey activities and managing crew assignments.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, field procedures, control, data collection, and construction layout
• Proficient with Trimble and/or Topcon robotic total stations and GPS equipment
• Experience with Trimble Business Center, Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar survey data processing software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Extensive experience performing construction staking and layout for transportation, utility, and site development projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, survey documents, deeds, plans, and construction drawings
• Familiarity with survey requirements associated with local, state, and utility projects.
• Strong technical aptitude and an eagerness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections 
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow) 
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience/Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
• Connecticut LSIT or PLS licensure
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification
• Experience with laser scanning, UAV/drone surveying, and subsurface utility engineering
• Experience working on agency, municipal, and utility infrastructure projects

About BETA:

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Engagement Program
• 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.