Survey Crew Chief

ZipRecruiter; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Survey Crew Chief, where you will lead field surveys and work on exciting energy and transportation projects. This role offers the chance to work both autonomously and collaboratively, ensuring high-quality deliverables while fostering positive client relationships. With a strong emphasis on safety and innovation, you will be part of a team that values your expertise and provides a flexible work environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and a culture that recognizes and rewards your contributions. If you are passionate about surveying and looking for a dynamic workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Annual raises

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading a surveying crew and performing various survey types.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field surveys, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Operate surveying equipment and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Robotic Total Station

RTK GPS

Land Surveying

Client Communication

Safety Protocols

Education

2+ years of land surveying experience

5+ years as an instrument operator

Tools

AutoCAD

Surveying Equipment

Job description

Job Description

*This position will report to our Indianapolis, IN office.

HWC Engineering is currently seeking an energetic, adaptable, and solution-oriented person who will be able to take and follow instructions but also be able to think independently, as a Survey Crew Chief. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and remotely and lead a field crew performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public and private clients on large energy and transportation projects.

HWC Engineering’s Survey Department works closely with other departments to provide quality deliverables for projects across all our engineering related public and private clients. We offer a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

1. Fieldwork Leadership: Lead and oversee a surveying crew in the performance of field surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title, boundary marking, topographic mapping, and other surveying tasks.
2. Data Collection: Operate surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors, to accurately measure and record survey data.
3. Quality Control: Ensure the data collected meets quality and accuracy standards, making necessary adjustments and re-measurements as required.
4. Project Planning: Assist in the planning and scheduling of surveying projects, considering factors like weather conditions, equipment maintenance, and resource allocation.
5. Safety: Enforce safety protocols and best practices in the field to maintain a safe working environment for the crew.
6. Client Interaction: Communicate with clients on-site to address any concerns or questions, fostering positive client relationships.
7. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of survey data, field notes, and equipment maintenance.
8. Crew Training: Provide guidance and training to surveying technicians to improve their skills and ensure consistent data collection practices.
9. Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on surveying equipment to ensure its proper functioning.

WHAT YOU NEED

1. Experience with Robotic Total Station and data collection.
2. Experience with RTK GPS.
3. Ability to work alone and with other employees.
4. Valid driver’s license.
5. 2+ years of land surveying experience as a crew chief/party chief or 5+ years of experience as an instrument operator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with AutoCAD.
2. UAV license.

Why Work with Us

HWC Company Culture is proud of its employee compensation packages and profit sharing. Over the last decade, HWC has given annual raises and performance-based bonuses and recognition unmatched by competitors!

1. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in 2016 – 2024.
2. HWC offers Flexible work environment and schedules: remote work, hybrid in-office, and full-time in-office work environments, offered dependent upon position/situation (ability to work from home).
3. Highly competitive salary along with performance-based bonuses and recognition.
4. Paid time off available upon hire and at the start of each new year.
5. Competitive pay and benefits.

ABOUT HWC

HWC Engineering is a full-service consulting engineering firm that provides water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, inspection, site engineering, survey, landscape architecture and planning services to both the public and private sectors.

Founded in 1989 in Terre Haute, Indiana, HWC has additional offices in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Muncie, Hammond, and New Albany, allowing us to provide professional engineering services to clients throughout Indiana and the Midwest.

HWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any status protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, and performance.