Senior Field Survey Crew Chief – Travel & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and advancement

Daily Per Diem (GSA rate)

Paid Travel time (to/from work site)

Company-Paid Lodging (GSA rate)

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief in Springfield, MO. The role involves leading a survey crew to perform horizontal/vertical control, ROW and boundary retracements, and DOT/railroad projects across the Midwest, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include coordinating field operations, maintaining equipment and records, mentoring junior surveyors, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in surveying techniques, methods, and equipment, utilizing robotic total stations, GPS receivers, and digital levels.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a crew and collaborate with Wilson & Company staff during project execution.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering accurate and reliable survey data.
• Familiarity with surveying software for data processing and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a survey crew in field surveys, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and high-quality work standards.
• Interact with engineers, surveyors and project managers to understand project requirements and provide updates on survey progress.
• Conduct field surveys using total stations, GPS, terrestrial scanning, UAS, levels to collect measurements.
• Ensure routine maintenance and calibration of surveying equipment annually.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and replacements as needed.
• Ensure work truck maintenance, mileage logs and safety audits.
• Prepare detailed field notes, sketches, images and reports documenting survey activities and findings.
• Maintain accurate records of survey data, equipment inventory, and project documentation.
• Implement quality control procedures and review survey data/reports for completeness and accordance with requirements.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior surveyors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Surveying techniques

Field surveys

Equipment operation

Communication

Mentorship

Safety protocols

Project coordination

Experience: 4+ years

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Part 107 UAS pilot license preferred

Tools

Robotic total stations

GPS receivers

Digital levels

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief in Springfield, MO. The role involves leading a survey crew to perform horizontal/vertical control, ROW and boundary retracements, and DOT/railroad projects across the Midwest, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include coordinating field operations, maintaining equipment and records, mentoring junior surveyors, and ensuring compliance with standards.