Survey Crew Chief

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we pride ourselves on sharing ownership with our team. Employees enjoy varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Opportunity

McElhanney has an opportunity for a highly skilled Survey Party Chief / Pipeline Lead to join our Major Project team in the Red Deer Area. As a key member of our team, you will report to the Pipeline Division of Regulatory and Construction As‑built Surveys. The successful candidate will primarily be working on major pipeline projects and surveying other resource‑industry projects.

This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to grow their career in Geomatics Engineering / Pipeline Industry with a well‑established, reputable and long‑term growing company.

What You’ll Do

• Liaise between Project Manager and client representative.
• Field completion of various types of surveys focusing on the lifecycle of pipelines from planning, surveying, construction and maintenance.
• Manage information flow from field to office and prepare clear, concise, and accurate field notes, records, and calculations.
• Participate and contribute to McElhanney’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) program.
• Attend and participate in McElhanney’s monthly field safety meetings.
• When in a Pipeline Field Lead position, act as McElhanney’s representative on site, maintaining client relationships, expectations, and reporting requirements based on the project needs.

What You’ll Bring

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary / wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and exploring the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

Fraud Warning

McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more, visit www.mcelhanney.com / careers / fraud-warning.

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