Survey Project Manager - Renewables/Power & Energy

Socket.dev; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules for some roles

Travel vouchers via tenure awards

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Survey Project Manager for Renewables/Power & Energy to lead survey operations on large-scale energy projects and guide diverse teams across power, energy, and land development. This role emphasizes accuracy, leadership, and collaboration with engineers, contractors, and public agencies.

You will mentor junior staff, manage budgets, and contribute to a quality-driven project delivery culture with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of survey or civil engineering experience with utility/power & energy focus.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage teams and budgets.
• Advanced knowledge of construction staking, GPS, traversing, and plan interpretation.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey operations on power and energy projects.
• Manage survey crews and office staff while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Oversee data collection, review, and analysis using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and public agencies.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Survey experience

Civil engineering

Construction staking

GPS

Plan interpretation

Education

Professional Survey License (PLS / RLS) – nice to have

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)

• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region

• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)

• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

Step into a role where leadership meets impact.

Atwell is seeking a Survey Project Manager - Renewables/Power & Energy, who brings expertise and leadership to drive complex, high-impact projects while guiding teams through large-scale initiatives across power & energy, renewable infrastructure, and land development.

This is more than project oversight—it’s an opportunity to shape communities through critical utility and solar initiatives while championing precision and quality in every deliverable. If you’re passionate about leading diverse teams, thrive in dynamic environments, and value the autonomy to drive meaningful work from start to finish, this role offers the perfect platform to elevate your career while making a lasting difference.

What You’ll Do

• Lead survey operations on power and energy projects

• Manage survey crews and office staff while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

• Oversee data collection, review, and analysis using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and public agencies.

• Mentor and develop junior team members.

What You Bring

• Professional Survey License (PLS / RLS) nice to have - NOT REQUIRED

• 5+ years of survey or civil engineering experience with utility/power & energy focus.

• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage teams and budgets.

• Advanced knowledge of construction staking, GPS, traversing, and plan interpretation.

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

Why Atwell

At Atwell, you’ll have the autonomy to manage projects, the flexibility of hybrid work, and the support of a collaborative team. You’ll work on projects that strengthen infrastructure, grow your expertise, and give you a platform to lead.

#LI-AB1

Salary: 100K-140K + bonus

Pay Range

$100,000 — $140,000 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions

• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages

• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation

• Tuition Assistance

• Student Loan Repayment

• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

• Employee Referrals

• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)

• Family Planning & IVF Benefits

• Pet Insurance

• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options

• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance

• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness

• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services