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Survey Crew Chief

Atwell
Naperville, Illinois
Full Time
Posted October 30, 2025
$35 - $51
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Job Description

The Survey Crew Chief at Atwell is responsible for leading survey activities on diverse projects, operating survey equipment, and ensuring accurate data collection for land development and renewable energy projects, while mentoring team members and maintaining safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and profile and cross-section surveys
  • Set up, adjust, and operate Trimble survey equipment including total station, data collector, and GPS equipment
  • Measure distances, angles, and elevations for staking purposes
  • Review survey field calculations and make adjustments as needed
  • Locate or establish vertical and horizontal control points
  • Utilize Trimble equipment to locate existing features and utilities
  • Prepare accurate field notes and complete as-built drawings
  • Maintain survey work-issued vehicle, equipment, and tools
  • Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with policies and standards
  • Read and interpret engineering plans
  • Mentor and assist with training and professional development of survey crew members

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in a Survey Crew Chief role.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with contractors, inspectors, and team leaders.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans.
  • Experience with survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and profile and cross-section surveys.
  • Ability to set up, adjust, and operate Trimble survey equipment including total station, data collector, and GPS equipment.
  • Ability to measure distances, angles, and elevations for staking purposes.
  • Ability to review survey field calculations and adjust when needed.
  • Ability to locate or establish vertical and horizontal control.
  • Ability to utilize Trimble equipment to locate existing features and utilities.
  • Ability to prepare accurate field notes and complete as-built drawings.
  • Ability to maintain work-issued vehicle, laptop, and survey equipment.
  • Willingness to follow Atwell’s safety protocols and ensure product quality by adhering to Atwell, client, local, and state policies, best practices, and standards.
  • Availability for occasional overnight travel (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules
Travel Vouchers
401K match - 1 to 4 of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment up to 25K
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals up to 5,000
Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to 500
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account and 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 counseling, legal, financial services

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