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Survey Crew Leader

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Cockeysville, MD, United States


Survey Crew Leader Location: Hunt Valley, MD or York, PA.

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News‑Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Geomatics/Survey department offers an exciting work environment that leverages modern technology (terrestrial/mobile/aerial LiDAR, drones, robotics, bathymetry, etc.) balanced with sound traditional survey procedures to deliver projects.

Position Summary:

JMT surveys is seeking a Survey Crew Leader to join our teams in Hunt Valley, MD or York, PA. This position will be responsible for managing a field crew in the performance of daily survey tasks. Come join a team with a diverse set of skills and an even more diverse workload.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform control, boundary, and topographic surveys

Operate and supervise the use of all survey equipment including electronic data collectors (Trimble), digital levels, robotic total station, GPS and survey vehicles.

Perform construction stakeout computations necessary for the completion of task assignments

Track job progress

Complete data collector maintenance

Coordinate information for stakeout services

Communicate the daily progress of the crew towards the project goals and/or accomplishments with the office staff

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Benefits JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee‑owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development Programs

And more...

Required Skills

Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Valid Driver's License Required

Able to pass Background Check

Able to work 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (Minimum)

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Able to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 25 lbs as needed

Team Attitude / Mindset

Ability to travel required

Required Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Extensive knowledge in field surveying techniques, including data collection, traverse adjustments, and GNSS surveys.

Preferred Experience

FAA Part 107 with documented flight hours

MDOT, DelDOT, PennDOT, VDOT experience

Tree identification

Experience with construction stakeouts

Familiarity with third party software for data reduction and drafting, including MicroStation & AutoCAD

Familiarity with Subsurface Utility Designation and/or Test Holes

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a field environment 95% of the time, where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required.

Out of town travel is required up to 30% of the time.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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