Crew Chief | Waco, TX

IMEG Corp.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

IDEA Program and career development

Generous time off and company benefits

Job summary

IMEG Corp. in Waco, TX is seeking a Crew Chief to direct daily field crew activities, oversee surveys such as boundary and topographic, and ensure safe, accurate data collection for municipal, university, and utility projects.

You will train team members on survey equipment, manage field data transfers, perform QA/QC, and collaborate with the Office Coordinator or Senior Crew Chief to deliver complete deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' field experience; 8 years preferred.
• Experience supporting boundary, topographic, and construction stakeouts.
• Ability to train others and ensure field data quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform daily field crew operations.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment and data-collection tools.
• Transfer files between field data and project folders.
• Perform quality checks and process field data.
• Maintain project data and deliverables with client-facing professionalism.
• Train team members to operate survey equipment including total stations, GPS, levels, and data collectors.
• Take pre-field staking calculations and prepare as-staked cutsheets.
• Observe safety procedures and work with company vehicle as needed.

Skills

Surveying fundamentals

Modern survey equipment

Field data collection

Data processing

Microsoft Office

Communication

Driver's license

MVR background check

Education

Associates degree or certificate in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Trimble instruments

Leica Robotic Total Stations

Data Collectors

GPS receivers

Job description

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.