Survey Party Chief

Interstate Engineering Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 100% for employee

Relocation assistance (if required)

Bonus opportunities

401K Profit Sharing

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program

Paid holidays

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Interstate Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Survey Party Crew Chief to lead crews in land surveying, construction staking, cadastral, boundary, ALTA, and topography projects across the region. You will supervise field staff, manage field data, and apply GPS/Total Station skills on diverse projects.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and collaboration with clients while maintaining quality and efficiency in a proactive team environment. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble equipment and software is desired but not required
• Experience in Land Surveying or Associates Degree in Land Surveying
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel and work outside
• Valid driver’s license
• Some travel
• Some overtime
• Some overnight travel

Responsibilities

• Managing land surveying projects within several industries
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external clients
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of others
• Operate survey equipment including GPS and Total Station
• Organize field staking materials and maintain accurate data files
• Communicate effectively with team and clients

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge

Surveying basics

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying or related field

Tools

Trimble equipment

GPS

Total Station

Survey software

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Interstate Engineering is seeking a motivated and self-starting Survey Party Crew Chief to expand our team. The position will include leading crews for land surveying related work including construction staking, cadastral, boundary, ALTA, and topography. This is an opportunity to work with a wide variety of survey projects throughout the region while expanding technical skills and experience in a strong regionally based firm.

Responsibilities:

• Managing land surveying projects within several industries
• Abilityto analyzedeeds, certificates of survey, subdivision plats, and other survey records
• Knowledge of the Public Land Survey System
• Knowledge of the BLM Manual
• Familiar with GLO field notes and plats
• Understanding of construction staking, cadastral, boundary, ALTA, and topographic surveying
• Ability to operate as a one-person team and manage field assistant, as necessary
• Organize field staking materials as necessary
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external clients
• Competent with Survey Equipment, GPS, and Total Station
• Complete and maintain accurate data files and field notes
• Must have experience in supervising, coordinating, and reviewing the work of others
• Must be able to perform complex tasks that require solutions, skill, and speed beyond typical and conventional methods
• Maintain productive working relationships with all clients and co-workers
• Communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere are vital
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble equipment and software is desired but not required
• Experience in Land Surveying or Associates Degree in Land Surveying
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel and work outside
• Valid driver’s license
• Some travel
• Some overtime
• Some overnight travel

About Us

As Interstate Engineering celebrates 50 years, we’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and even more excited about what’s ahead. Our experience spans generations, with team members who have grown their careers here and continue to shape the future of our firm, including employee-owners who have been part of our story from the very beginning.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe the best results come from a collaborative, team-driven approach. From the projects we deliver to the careers we build, we work together to solve challenges, support one another, and create lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Interstate Engineering provides innovative engineering, surveying, and planning solutions across the Midwest, combining decades of experience with forward-thinking ideas. We invest in our people because we know they are the foundation of our success fostering a culture built on trust, integrity, and continuous growth.

At the end of the day, our team is made up of the professionals you need and the people you trust.

• Competitive wages
• Bonus opportunities
• Family-oriented environment
• Prioritized work/life balance
• Paid holidays
• Travel opportunities
• 100% paid health insurance for employee
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• 401K Profit Sharing
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Relocation assistance (if required)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Type

Full-time

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.