Survey Crew Chief

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionAcorn Engineering, Inc., a Maine-based, 100% employee-owned civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture firm has a full-time opportunity for a Survey Crew Chief in their Portland office.Responsibilities include:Responsibility For Field Party/ Data CollectionStrong Communication with PLS / Project TeamData Organization for Office Use/InterpretationDuties are Largely Performed in Field SettingField Work in Maine Weather Rain or ShineGeneral Equipment Maintenance/CareAcorn's current survey projects include:Rural & Urban Boundary SurveyingConstruction LayoutALTA/NSPS Land Title SurveysFloodplain and Watershed RestorationElevation CertificatesStream Crossing/Bridge SurveysThis is an exciting opportunity to assist a small (but growing) land surveying department with a variety of tasks. We offer opportunities to grow professionally, volunteer, collaborate on exciting projects and develop lasting relationships both inside and outside of our firm. We look to empower our employees and provide them with the tools to be successful.CompensationAcorn Engineering offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including:3-4 Week Time Off Package + Paid Company HolidaysHealth insurance and flexible spending accountDental insuranceShort Term, Long Term and Life Insurance401K plus company matchPaid Family LeaveYear-end bonusEmployee Stock Ownership PlanRequirementsCapabilities and Credentials5 years of industry experience preferredStrong verbal and written communications skillsAbility to follow verbal and/or written instructions, to perform tasks independently and to produce neat and accurate reportsRobust understanding of boundary evidence collectionRobust understanding of construction layoutAbility to correctly understand & perform COGO/survey calculations in fieldUnderstanding of Carlson Software is preferred, but not necessaryAbility to collect data to client or company standardsAbility to effectively communicate with crew members, clients, & project team.Compliance with company/site, and OSHA safety standardsMust be able to work outdoors, on busy construction sites, exposed to environmental conditions including heat, cold, precipitation and noise.Ability to Keep Equipment/Truck in working order and communicate to manager when issues arise.Robust knowledge of Traditional Traverse Techniques, Base and Rover GNSS Data Collection Knowledge and applications requiredKnowledge of Reality Capture Data Collection Techniques and applications preferredAbility to review and edit field data in collaboration with project team.Basic knowledge of CAD, other Engineering/Technical skills preferredWillingness to learn and apply new techniquesAbility to lift 50 lbsValid driver's license requiredSalary Description