LUCAS FARMER
Anderson
Summary
Experienced Land Surveyor Crew Chief with over 6 years of expertise in construction layout, utility infrastructure, airport, DOT, boundary, topographic, and as-built surveys. Advanced knowledge Trimble, Topcon, and Carlson equipment, including Trimble Access, TSC5/TSC7 data collectors, robotic total stations, and RTK GPS systems. Skilled in horizontal and vertical control, traverse operations, utility staking, construction verification, and survey data management. Proven leader with a track record of delivering accurate, high-quality survey solutions for commercial, transportation, utility, and site development projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Survey Crew Chief
Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure
03.2026 - Current
- Performed survey operations throughout Oconee and Anderson Counties, including boundary verification, topographic data collection, construction layout, and as-built surveys.
- Executed precise construction staking and layout for utility, roadway, and site development projects using Trimble and Carlson survey equipment.
- Conducted as-built documentation and quality control surveys to verify project compliance with engineering plans and design specifications.
- Supported multiple Duke Energy projects across South Carolina, providing accurate field measurements, utility layout, and survey control for infrastructure improvements.
- Established and maintained horizontal and vertical control networks while ensuring data accuracy, project efficiency, and adherence to safety standards.
- Coordinated with engineers, project managers, contractors, and utility representatives to deliver timely and reliable survey solutions.
Survey Crew Chief
EAS Professionals
08.2024 - 03.2026
- Lead field crews in conducting residential, boundary, and topographic surveys.
- Utilize Trimble equipment for precise construction staking and data collection.
- Manage project timelines and ensure compliance with client specifications and safety standards.
Survey Crew Chief
Atlas Surveying
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Directed survey operations, including ALTA surveys, construction layout, and utility staking.
- Oversaw the use of Trimble and Topcon software for accurate measurements and reporting.
- Collaborated with project managers and site superintendents to optimize workflows and improve field efficiency.
Survey Instrument Operator
3D Land Surveying
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in boundary and topographic surveys using Carlson equipment.
- Monitored and supported construction staking including the layout for building pads, manholes, utility lines, and building offsets.
- Ensured precise data collection and maintained equipment for peak performance.
Education
Graduate -
Woodmont High School
01-2017
Skills
- Construction Layout
- Boundary Surveys
- Topographic Surveys
- ALTA Surveys
- DOT Surveys
- Airport Surveys
- Runway & Taxiway Layout
- As-Built Surveys
- Utility Staking
- Traverse & Control Surveys
- Site Development Layout
Certification
- Driver License Class D
- Clean Driving Record
Timeline
Survey Crew Chief
Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure
03.2026 - Current
Survey Crew Chief
EAS Professionals
08.2024 - 03.2026
Survey Crew Chief
Atlas Surveying
02.2022 - 07.2024
Survey Instrument Operator
3D Land Surveying
01.2020 - 01.2021
Graduate -
Woodmont High School
Software and Equipment
- Trimble (Expert)
- Topcon (Advanced)
- Carlson (Advanced)
- Trimble TSC5 Data Collector
- Trimble TSC7 Data Collector
- Trimble Access
- Robotic Total Stations
- RTK GPS / GNSS Systems
- CSV File Management
- JobXML File Management
- DXF File Import & Export