Survey Crew Chief

Lead Survey Crews. Build Great Projects. Advance Your Career.

MSA is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey operations throughout Hampton Roads and the surrounding region. If you enjoy working outdoors, leading crews, operating advanced survey equipment, and contributing to meaningful projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, growing surveying team.

Our projects include schools, public infrastructure, transportation improvements, utilities, military facilities, commercial developments, and municipal projects throughout Virginia.

Why Join MSA?

• Guaranteed 40 hours of pay every week, rain or shine
• Competitive compensation
• Career advancement opportunities
• Established firm with more than 50 years of service
• Diverse and challenging projects
• Modern survey equipment and technology
• Supportive team environment
• Local work with limited overnight travel

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise survey field crews
• Perform boundary, topographic, utility, and construction stakeout surveys
• Operate GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic total stations, levels, and data collectors
• Interpret plans, plats, legal descriptions, and construction drawings
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, and project managers
• Ensure field data is accurate, complete, and ready for processing
• Maintain survey vehicles, equipment, and field supplies
• Promote safe and efficient field operations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of surveying experience
• Experience leading survey crews preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction stakeout and field survey procedures
• Proficiency with GPS and total station equipment
• Ability to read plans, plats, and construction drawings
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors year-round
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to navigate construction sites, wooded areas, and uneven terrain

About MSA

MSA provides professional Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Sciences services throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. Our survey team supports projects for municipalities, school systems, federal agencies, transportation clients, and private developers.

We're looking for dependable leaders who take pride in quality work and want to grow with a company that values its employees and invests in their future.

Apply today and join one of Hampton Roads' most experienced surveying teams.

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Pay: $25.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person