Careers

Survey Crew Chief

We are in need of a Survey Crew Chief to join our Survey Department in our Virginia Beach office. The successful candidate must be able to work in a team environment and be willing to work independently when necessary as well as oversee the day to day Field Crew operations to provide field data for physical surveys, topographical and construction stake-out surveys.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees maintenance of Survey equipment, supplies and vehicle; and Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments.
Oversees and trains individuals to operate total station, level, GPS and data collectors for use in the collection field of survey data
Able to provide Survey data on I-pad
Establishes and sets point on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, structures, etc.)
Provides clear and concise field notes including sketches

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma/GED and five (5) years of field Survey experience is ideal
Experience with Topcon Robotic and Conventional Total Stations, Data Collectors and GPS preferred
Ability to collect field data in an organized, neat and professional manner for various boundary, Topographic and ALTA surveys as well as construction stakout projects
AutoCAD experience a plus
A valid VA Drive License and a good driving record required
Must be able to obtain and hold a federal security clearance

BENEFITS:

WPL offers competitive salary and benefits (including medical, dental, life, disability insurance, 401(k), vacation, holidays, challenging projects and opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment.

Civil Engineer

WPL is seeking a Civil Engineer for our highly skilled team of Licensed Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Civil Engineers. The candidate we seek is self-motivated with the ability to think critically; has experience or exceptional talent in: managing small to medium-sized multi-discipline design projects, supervising design team activities, including monitoring schedules and budgets, representing the company in meetings with clients, regulatory agencies and contractors / partner companies; is willing to contribute as a team player and design professional.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Licensed Professional Engineer, 8-10 years of related work experience, Proficient in usage of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Competency with all basic MSOffice software.