Lead Survey Crew Chief for Infrastructure Projects

Civil Science; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

8 holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K plan

Job summary

Civil Science is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations across southeastern Idaho, with base in Twin Falls or Idaho Falls. You will oversee one- and two-person crews, perform staking and surveys, and use Trimble technology to deliver accurate data on transportation and infrastructure projects.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients; mentor junior staff; travel as projects require.

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, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong experience with construction staking/layout, Boundary surveying, Topographic surveys.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and travel as projects require.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crews on transportation, infrastructure, and public works projects throughout Idaho.
• Perform construction staking, boundary, topographic, and design surveys using Trimble GPS, robotic total stations, and other advanced survey equipment.
• Collect, process, and verify accurate survey data while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor junior survey staff and contribute to continuous improvement of survey operations.

Skills

Survey crew leadership

Trimble GPS

Robotic Total Stations

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Trimble GPS equipment

Robotic Total Stations

Civil 3D software

Adobe Acrobat DC

Job description

Civil Science is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations across southeastern Idaho, with base in Twin Falls or Idaho Falls. You will oversee one- and two-person crews, perform staking and surveys, and use Trimble technology to deliver accurate data on transportation and infrastructure projects.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients; mentor junior staff; travel as projects require.