Survey Crew Chief

True EnvironmentalFlorham Park, NJ, New York, NYleverpublished 08/25/2026
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Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at www.MWNE.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities. 

We are seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to facilitate survey projects throughout New York and New Jersey.  The successful candidate will be a dynamic and technologically savvy individual with the vision and drive to apply state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to a wide range of land surveying and geospatial projects.  The survey crew chief will be responsible for leading a team in collecting all required field data for the preparation of a variety of surveying projects, for both public and private clients.

Pay Range: $42-46/hour starting rate (commensurate with experience; room for advancement)

What you'll do Lead a survey crew in the performance of pipeline, boundary, ALTA, topographic, stake-out and utility surveys, and assist in downloading and processing conventional and GNSS field data

Interface directly with project managers regarding performance of project tasks

QC of all field data

Research, recover and measure real property evidence

Prepare field notes, photographs, sketches, and detailed reports as required

Ensure survey equipment maintenance and calibration is current

Survey vehicle upkeep and schedule maintenance

Utilize best surveying practices to perform all survey tasks

Assist in the training of junior team members

Follow all safety and security procedures

Represent the company in a professional manner while interfacing with public and private sector clients and the general public

Minimum Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience as a survey field party chief

Experience performing boundary, topographic, utility, pipeline surveying, and construction stake out

Must be skilled in operating and performing surveys from boats all-terrain vehicles

Experience running electronic total stations, GNSS and levels required

Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work independently

Strong leadership and supervisory skills

Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Must be willing to travel to various project sites and stay overnight, as required

Must pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug & alcohol testing

Preferred Qualifications Associate's Degree in land surveying or equivalent

AutoCAD and field data processing

Holding current Operator Qualifications for pipeline probing/depth of cover surveys is

Project experience with pipeline and utility companies

Certification as an LSIT

Hydrographic survey experience

Experience running laser scanners and UAV’s

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.