Crew Chief | Waco, TX

IMEG Corporation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Professional development & license 지원

Flexible schedule

Generous PTO and holidays

Day-one health, dental, vision

Job summary

IMEG Corporation in Waco, TX is seeking a Crew Chief to direct field crew activities, collect survey data, and support land surveying projects under supervision. You’ll train teammates, ensure data quality, and deliver accurate field work for municipal, university, and utility projects across Texas.

The role emphasizes safe operations, equipment maintenance, and effective collaboration with the Office Coordinator or Senior Crew Chief to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience minimum; 8 years preferred in construction industry.
• Advanced knowledge of surveying fundamentals and regional procedures.
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment and data workflows.
• Valid driver’s license with MVR background check eligibility.
• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field crew operations for boundary/topographic surveys and stakeouts.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment, collect data, and ensure quality checks.
• Transfer data to project folders, manage reports and datasets.
• Train team members to operate survey tools including total stations and GPS.
• Maintain client and coworker relationships and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Surveying fundamentals

Safety procedures

Client & coworker communication

Driving license

Outdoor work capability

Education

Associates degree or certificate in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Data collectors

Leica/Trimble equipment

Job description

Crew Chief | Waco, TX

100% Employee-Owned * Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Crew Chief in Waco, TX, to direct daily field crew activities, acquire survey field data, and complete assigned land surveying field projects. This role also provides survey assistance under the leadership of an Office Coordinator or Senior Crew Chief.

You will oversee field operations, train team members on survey equipment, maintain project data, and support safe, accurate delivery of field survey work. The team supports municipal, university, and utility work across Texas.

At a Glance

Location: Waco, TX

Discipline: Survey

Markets: Municipal; Universities; Utilities

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Occasional overnight stays

Work Schedule: Full-time

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Oversee and perform daily field crew operations supporting boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and construction stakeouts.
• Operate, maintain, and care for survey equipment, data-collection tools, geodetic equipment, and reality-capture equipment.
• Transfer files between data collection and internal company project folders.
• Perform quality checks and process field data.
• Download, maintain, and verify the accuracy of project data, reports, and databases.
• Maintain professional, productive working relationships with clients and coworkers.
• Oversee and train individuals to operate survey equipment, including total stations, GPS, levels, and data collectors.
• Perform pre-field staking calculations and prepare as-staked cutsheets and deliverables as needed.
• Operate a company vehicle.
• Observe safety and security procedures.

What You'll Bring

Experience

• 4 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the construction industry preferred

Required Skills/Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of surveying fundamentals and procedures recognized in the region work is being performed
• Knowledge of modern survey equipment, devices, and methods
• Problem solving techniques
• Knowledge of jurisdictional and industry requirements
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment
• Possesses oral and written communication skills
• Ability to professionally represent IMEG
• Ability to collect field data in an organized, neat and professional manner for boundary, topographic, design and construction stakeout projects
• Valid driver's license with ability to be insured by IMEG carrier; must consent to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check
• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering preferred
• Experience with Trimble, Leica Robotic Total Stations, Data Collectors and GPS preferred
• RPLS/SI preferred but not required

About the Team

• Texas civil team with strong university, municipal, and utility work
• Campus infrastructure including UTD Student Housing and UT Health San Antonio utility master planning
• Water/wastewater (NTMWD), parks and recreation, and major manufacturing site development
• Recent work includes UTD Student Housing IX, Education; NTMWD Sister Grove RWRRF Ph. II, Water/Wastewater; and Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Complex, Industrial.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today to help deliver accurate field survey data that supports projects and communities.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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