Survey Crew Chief

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Career growth

Collaborative team

Job summary

Robert Campbell & Associates, L.L.C. seeks an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews across East Tennessee on land surveying projects for transportation, land development, and utilities.

You will plan, supervise, and execute surveys with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and client service. The role requires operating survey instruments (robotic total stations, GNSS/GPS, data collectors, LIDAR/drone), reading plans, managing field notes, coordinating with managers, and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Associate degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible land surveying experience.
• Minimum two (2) years leading a survey field crew preferred.
• Strong knowledge of boundary surveying, topographic surveying, construction layout, survey control, and as-built surveys.
• Experience operating robotic total stations, GNSS/GPS equipment, and electronic data collectors.
• LIDAR/drone experience desired.
• Ability to read construction plans, plats, legal descriptions, and engineering drawings.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout East Tennessee as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a field survey crew on daily assignments.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, as-built, utility, and control surveys.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment including robotic total stations, GNSS/GPS (RTK) systems, digital levels, data collectors, and LIDAR/drone.
• Read and interpret construction plans, plats, deeds, legal descriptions, and engineering drawings.
• Establish survey control and accurately collect field measurements.
• Maintain detailed electronic field notes and documentation.
• Download, review, and organize field data for office processing.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of collected survey information.
• Coordinate daily work activities with project managers and licensed surveyors.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, utility representatives, and property owners.
• Identify and resolve field issues while maintaining project schedules.
• Ensure all work complies with company quality standards and Tennessee surveying requirements.
• Train and mentor survey instrument operators and survey technicians.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of survey equipment and company vehicles.
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Surveying

Field leadership

GNSS/GPS

Robotic total stations

LIDAR / drone

Boundary / topographic

Reading plans

Data collection

Travel ability

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Robotic total stations

GNSS/GPS equipment

Electronic data collectors

LIDAR / drone

Job description

Position Summary

Robert Campbell & Associates, L.L.C. is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey crews across East Tennessee. This role is responsible for planning and executing land surveying projects while ensuring accuracy, safety, efficiency, and exceptional client service. The Survey Crew Chief works closely with licensed surveyors, project managers, engineers, and office staff to deliver high‑quality survey data for transportation, land development, utility, municipal, and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a field survey crew on daily assignments.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, as‑built, utility, and control surveys.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment including robotic total stations, GNSS/GPS (RTK) systems, digital levels, data collectors, and LIDAR/drone.
• Read and interpret construction plans, plats, deeds, legal descriptions, and engineering drawings.
• Establish survey control and accurately collect field measurements.
• Maintain detailed electronic field notes and documentation.
• Download, review, and organize field data for office processing.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of collected survey information.
• Coordinate daily work activities with project managers and licensed surveyors.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, utility representatives, and property owners.
• Identify and resolve field issues while maintaining project schedules.
• Ensure all work complies with company quality standards and Tennessee surveying requirements.
• Train and mentor survey instrument operators and survey technicians.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of survey equipment and company vehicles.
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Associate degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible land surveying experience.
• Minimum two (2) years leading a survey field crew preferred.
• Strong knowledge of boundary surveying, topographic surveying, construction layout, survey control, and as‑built surveys.
• Experience operating robotic total stations, GNSS/GPS equipment, and electronic data collectors.
• LIDAR/drone experience desired.
• Ability to read construction plans, plats, legal descriptions, and engineering drawings.
• Strong mathematical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout East Tennessee as project needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tennessee Surveyor Intern (SI) certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience with Trimble, Leica, or Carlson survey equipment.
• Experience using survey software such as Trimble Business Center, Carlson, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Experience working on TDOT, municipal, utility, or transportation projects.
• FAA Part 107 Drone License is a plus.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions and the ability to:

• Stand for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, kneel, climb, and work around active construction sites.
• Work in heat, cold, rain, and other environmental conditions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Professional development and clear paths for career growth.
• A collaborative, supportive team of skilled professionals.
• Opportunities to work on impactful infrastructure projects that shape and connect communities.

Robert G. Campbell & Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities or limited English proficiency may contact Human Resources at 803-822-0333 or [e-mail].