Field Survey Crew Chief – Travel & Mentorship

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and advancement opportunity

Daily Per Diem (GSA rate) when away

Paid Travel time (to/from work site)

Company-Paid Lodging (GSA rate) when/–

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects seeks a Survey Crew Chief in Springfield, MO to lead field surveys across horizontal/vertical control, ROW/boundary retracements, and DOT projects. You will use Trimble equipment, supervise the crew, and coordinate with engineers and PMs to meet project requirements.

You will train junior surveyors, maintain equipment, ensure safety, and document survey activities with notes and reports, while upholding quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preference to candidates with Trimble surveying equipment experience.
• Willingness to travel 65% of the time.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a survey crew, ensuring safety and quality.
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and project managers on requirements.
• Conduct field surveys using total stations, GPS, levels, and scanning tools.
• Maintain and calibrate surveying equipment annually and manage repairs.
• Prepare detailed field notes, sketches, images, and reports.
• Maintain accurate survey data records and project documentation.
• Implement quality control and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior surveyors.

Skills

Survey techniques

Robotic total stations

GPS receivers

Digital levels

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Survey software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Part 107 license preferred

Tools

Trimble equipment

Total stations

UAS (drone)

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects seeks a Survey Crew Chief in Springfield, MO to lead field surveys across horizontal/vertical control, ROW/boundary retracements, and DOT projects. You will use Trimble equipment, supervise the crew, and coordinate with engineers and PMs to meet project requirements.

You will train junior surveyors, maintain equipment, ensure safety, and document survey activities with notes and reports, while upholding quality and regulatory standards.