Job Description

Advance your surveying career where your work supports the development of infrastructure and communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll lead field crews, oversee survey crew operations, and contribute to high-impact projects while growing within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re an experienced survey professional who enjoys working in dynamic field environments, this role is for you.

What You'll Do:

Lead and direct a survey crew of two or more team members on a variety of field assignments

Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, construction staking, and other survey types

Operate survey equipment including robotic total stations, GPS equipment, data collectors, and levels

Ensure accuracy and quality of field data, notes, and sketches

Make field decisions and provide direction to crew members to ensure efficient project execution

Coordinate daily with project managers and office staff to meet project scope, schedule, and quality goals

Maintain and transport survey equipment safely and ensure proper operation in the field

Communicate project status and field updates regularly

What You Bring:

High school diploma or equivalent required

3+ years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief preferred

Prior experience conducting boundary and topographic surveys required

Experience with ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, construction staking, and Carlson SurvCE preferred

Working knowledge of data collectors, robotic total stations, GPS equipment, and digital levels

Valid driver’s license required (this position requires driving)

Strong math skills and attention to detail

Experience preparing detailed field notes and sketches

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow

Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday–Thursday 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with occasional overnight travel

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform strenuous physical activity in a wide range of temperatures and outdoor environments

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to climb hills and walk long distances across varied terrain

Ability to traverse wooded areas, construction sites, and undeveloped land

Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds

Ability to work in environments that may contain venomous snakes and insects such as ticks, red bugs, wasps, bees, hornets, and yellow jackets

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Why Thomas & Hutton?

Competitive salary plus performance bonus
Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
Thomas & Hutton University training programs

Schedule:

A regular schedule of Monday–Thursday 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., plus overtime as needed

How to apply:

Ready to design the future? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.comcareers

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with competitive benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About Thomas & Hutton

Our story began in 1946 with the collaboration of former US Army Corps of Engineers Officers, Hue Thomas and Joe Hutton, in their start-up engineering firm in Savannah, GA. Our founders envisioned tremendous opportunities in transforming the landscape and well-being of our communities by providing professional and consulting services to municipalities in the region, as well as private entities seeking to develop in the area.

Today, Thomas & Hutton stands as one of the most well-respected and established multidisciplinary firms in the Southeast with offices in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida. We provide comprehensive solutions to complex engineering and design challenges to a diverse group of private and public clients through professional consulting; civil, environmental, structural and marine, transportation, water resources, and water and wastewater engineering; surveying; planning; landscape architecture; geographic information system (GIS), and construction administration services.

Thomas & Hutton offers a multidisciplinary range of services to pursue project success for clients in a variety of markets. We design with the future in mind. Our passion is providing civil engineering and related services to design places that become timeless, that transform into a vibrant place full of vitality, and that build a strong sense of community. Creating devices, techniques, and implementation strategies that help build a better vision and a healthier community are a part of our overall culture.

Industry

Construction & Skilled Trades

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Savannah, GA

Year Founded

1946

Website

thomasandhutton.com

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