Lead Field Survey Crew Chief

Electricalresource Management; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TWG Engineering in Shorewood, IL, is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead daily field operations under a Licensed Professional Surveyor. You will oversee survey crews, ensure accuracy, and safely deliver projects from start to finish on infrastructure and development initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of field surveying, proficiency with Trimble GPS, robotic total stations and data collectors, plus strong leadership. IL SIT preferred; competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief
• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles and field procedures
• Experience with: Boundary Surveys, ALTA/NSPS Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Construction Staking
• Proficiency using: Trimble GPS, Robotic Total Stations, Data Collectors
• Ability to interpret legal descriptions, plats, and engineering drawings

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field survey crews
• Coordinate daily field activities and project schedules
• Operate Trimble GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors
• Collect accurate survey data and maintain field documentation
• Interpret plats, legal descriptions, engineering drawings, and construction plans
• Train and mentor survey technicians
• Promote safety culture and OSHA compliance
• Communicate with project managers, contractors, property owners, and clients

Skills

Boundary Surveys

ALTA/NSPS Surveys

Topographic Surveys

Construction Staking

Trimble GPS

Robotic Total Stations

Data Collectors

Legal Descriptions

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology

Illinois Surveyor Intern (S.I.T.)

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

IDOT standards

Job description

TWG Engineering in Shorewood, IL, is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead daily field operations under a Licensed Professional Surveyor. You will oversee survey crews, ensure accuracy, and safely deliver projects from start to finish on infrastructure and development initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of field surveying, proficiency with Trimble GPS, robotic total stations and data collectors, plus strong leadership. IL SIT preferred; competitive benefits offered.