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Traveling Survey Crew Chief

SGC Engineering LLC
Grinnell, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

Traveling Survey Crew Chief

Join a team that values precision, integrity, and professional growth.

SGC Surveying is a trusted leader in land surveying, known for delivering high-quality results through cutting-edge technology, meticulous accuracy, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Our team of dedicated professionals works on a wide range of projects, from boundary and topographic surveys to complex energy transmission and distribution layouts.

We are currently seeking Traveling Survey Crew Chiefs to work on a project in the Midwest. In this role, you will lead field operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and accuracy in every project.

**This is a per diem position and will work around 60 hours a week.**

**Compensation is based on experience. *

What We Offer:

Career Growth – Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and advance within the company
Cutting-Edge Equipment – Work with top-tier Trimble technology, including robotic total stations, GPS units, and laser scanners
Work-Life Balance – Be part of a team that values stability and long-term career development
Relocation Assistance – May be available depending on experience

Responsibilities of the Survey Crew Chief:

  • Lead field crews in Boundary & Topographic Surveys, Construction Layout, As-Built Surveys, Route Surveys, Bathymetric Surveys, and more
  • Utilize advanced surveying equipment, including Trimble total stations, GPS units, and laser scanners
  • Establish control networks, recover boundary monumentation, and conduct site calibrations
  • Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, and data logs, ensuring quality control
  • Train and mentor team members to develop their technical skills
  • Maintain company vehicles and survey equipment, ensuring proper use and care
  • Promote a strong safety culture by identifying risks, conducting safety meetings, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications for the Survey Crew Chief:

  • 5 years of field experience, with at least 2 years in a Survey Crew/Party Chief role
  • Proficiency with Trimble GPS (Static and RTK), Trimble Access, and total stations
  • Experience with (or willingness to learn) Trimble laser scanners
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and navigate challenging terrain as needed
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean record

Work Environment & Travel:

  • Travel to field project sites as needed (75-100%)
  • Requires physical effort, including lifting, carrying, and working in various field conditions

If you're looking for a long-term career with a company that values professionalism, precision, and personal growth, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your surveying career.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Overtime pay

Physical Setting:

  • Outdoor work

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift

Experience:

  • Crew Chief: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35

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