Survey Crew Chief at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. – Saint Paul, Minnesota

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.
Position Title: Survey Crew Chief

Location: St. Paul MN

Position Type: Full time
Description:

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Survey Crew Chief to join our talented Geospatial Data Services team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

• Assist with field surveys across multiple project types, including boundary, topographic, and construction surveys
• Support data reduction, digital terrain modeling, and surface creation
• Prepare right-of-way plats, certified survey maps, boundary surveys, and other survey-related documents
• Assist with drafting and survey computations
• Collaborate with project teams while maintaining the ability to work independently in the field
• Travel as needed to support project demands

Essential Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to work overtime as project schedules require
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to walk and climb over rough terrain and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors for 8–12 hours in varying weather conditions
• Ability to travel for projects, meetings, and overnight stays as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of field and/or office survey experience
• Experience with basic surveying procedures, including:
  • Boundary and land surveys
  • Topographic surveys
  • Construction staking methods using Total Stations and GPS
• Experience with drafting, survey computations, and interpreting plans and easement descriptions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Field experience using Trimble survey equipment
• Working knowledge of:
  • AutoCAD
  • Trimble Business Center
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

This position requires an MVR records check verifying that you possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record which meets the requirements of SEH’s Driving Program.

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $29 and $39 per hour based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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