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 sites, while mentoring team members and maintaining safety and quality 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, laptop, and equipment
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 commute to and from sites daily in a company-provided truck.
Follow Atwell’s safety protocols and ensure product quality by following Atwell, client, local, and state policies, best practices, and standards.
Work independently as a one-person crew or collaborate with a survey crew member.
Attend paid training and development event opportunities.
Be a subject matter expert and mentor to survey crew members, assisting with new hire training, career planning, and professional development.
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 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment up to 25K
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Employee Referrals up to 5,000
Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to 500
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Pet 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, and work life services
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