Survey Crew Chief

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and architecture firm is seeking a skilled Survey Crew Chief in Salt Lake City. This role involves leading a survey team, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining high-quality standards. Candidates should have significant experience in surveying techniques and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive pay, travel reimbursements, and company-paid lodging.

Benefits

Daily Per Diem ($55-$60/day)

Travel Reimbursements (to/from work site)

Company-Paid Lodging near work site

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief or Senior Survey Technician.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of survey technicians in conducting field surveys.
• Interact with clients and project managers to understand project requirements.
• Conduct field surveys using total stations and GPS equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Professional surveyor licensure or certification (preferred)

Tools

Total stations

GPS receivers

Digital levels

CAD software

GIS applications

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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead our survey team in Salt Lake City conducting precise measurements and data collection for various projects. The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for managing a team of survey technicians, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of field operations, and communicating effectively with project managers and clients.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead and supervise a team of survey technicians in conducting field surveys, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining high-quality work standards.
• Interact with clients, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide updates on survey progress, and address any concerns or issues that arise during the survey process.
• Conduct field surveys using total stations, GPS equipment, and other surveying instruments to collect accurate measurements and data.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of survey equipment to ensure proper functioning and accuracy. Coordinate equipment repairs and replacements as needed.
• Prepare detailed field notes, sketches, and reports documenting survey activities, observations, and findings.
• Maintain accurate records of survey data, equipment inventory, and project documentation.
• Implement quality control procedures, review survey data/reports for completeness, and accordance with project requirements.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior survey technicians to enhance their skills and knowledge in surveying techniques, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards governing surveying practices, including boundary surveys, construction staking, and land development projects.
  
  

Perks And Benefits

• Daily Per Diem ($55-$60/day)
• Travel Reimbursements (to/from work site)
• Company-Paid Lodging near work site
  
  

Annual Salary Range: $30.00 - $40.00 (Depending on Experience)

Required Experience

• Proficiency in surveying techniques, methods, and equipment, including total stations, GPS receivers, and digital levels.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and collaborate with clients and project stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering accurate and reliable survey data.
• Familiarity with CAD software and GIS applications for data processing and analysis.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working as a Survey Crew Chief or Senior Survey Technician
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Professional surveyor licensure or certification (preferred)
  
  

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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