Lead Survey Crew Chief for Infrastructure Projects

Civil Science, Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Room to Grow

Flexibility / work-life harmony

PTO, holidays, benefits (medical, etc)

401K plan with benefits

Job summary

Civil Science is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey operations across eastern and southern Idaho. You will manage 1–2 person crews, perform construction staking, boundary, topographic, and design surveys, and use Trimble technology to ensure accurate data delivery.

Based in Twin Falls or Idaho Falls with travel, you will mentor staff, coordinate with project teams, and uphold safety and quality standards while delivering projects that shape communities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional survey field experience.
• Experience leading survey crews or independently managing field survey operations.
• Proficiency with Trimble GPS equipment, Robotic Total Stations, and Civil 3D.
• Strong experience with construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crews on transportation, infrastructure, and public works projects in Idaho.
• Perform construction staking, boundary, topographic, and design surveys with Trimble gear.
• Collect, process, and verify survey data while upholding safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver projects.

Skills

Survey field experience

Crew leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Surveying/Geomatics

Tools

Trimble GPS equipment

Robotic Total Stations

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Civil Science is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey operations across eastern and southern Idaho. You will manage 1–2 person crews, perform construction staking, boundary, topographic, and design surveys, and use Trimble technology to ensure accurate data delivery.

Based in Twin Falls or Idaho Falls with travel, you will mentor staff, coordinate with project teams, and uphold safety and quality standards while delivering projects that shape communities.