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Crew Chief jobs with green card sponsorship exist across construction, aviation, and logistics sectors where employers sponsor foreign workers through the PERM labor certification process. EB-3 skilled worker is the most common category for this role, requiring at least two years of verified experience before your employer files the I-140 petition.
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Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA) is a multi-disciplined ENR Top 500 engineering firm with 20 offices in the mid-Atlantic and Florida. We have demonstrated a history of success for the past 35 years. We are 100% employee-owned ESOP, and our history of success can be attributed to our motivational employee owners. We believe in fostering teamwork, rewarding ambition, and providing opportunities for professional advancement.
At HCEA, we can contribute our continuing success to multiple facets, but above all we are successful because of our knowledgeable, ambitious, and reliable employees who make every day count.
Survey Party Crew Chief
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. (HCEA) is seeking multiple Land Surveying Field Crew staff positions, including a Party Chief and Instrument Operator, to join our Surveying, Monitoring, and Instrumentation Group in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Candidates must be competent in setting up survey control and performing data collection of monitoring points in support of excavation and adjacent construction as well as performing construction stakeout and data collection surveys. The field crew works on projects primarily located in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Qualifications
- Candidate must be able to operate Robotic Total Stations, Field Data Collectors, Digital Levels, and GPS units.
- Experience with Leica field equipment, Leica and Carlson field data collectors preferred.
- Competent in Coordinate Geometry and Excel Spreadsheets.
- Experience with Leica Captivate and Infinity software and AutoCAD with Carlson Survey office software is a plus.
- Calibrate and care for tribrachs, prism rods, total stations, and all field equipment.
- Able to work independently, solve problems, be organized, and accountable.
- Must have excellent oral communication skills, able to communicate via email, and organize Survey data on the company server.
- Must have excellent work habits and attendance.
- Candidates must be able to carry 50 lbs over 800 ft of uneven terrain and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
- 1-year experience working on a survey field crew is preferred.
- Two or four-year surveying degree is preferred; CST or LSIT certification a plus.
BENEFITS:
We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer an appealing benefit package. A few of these perks include: 100% Employer-Paid Benefits (Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & Employee Assistance Program), Health (W/ Health Savings Account Option), Disability, 401k w/ Company Match, Generous Compensation for Employee-Referrals, Tuition Reimbursement and many more!
Need another reason to join in on the success? We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in which employees are given shares in the company and the more successful the company is, the more valuable the shares become.
Want to grow with us? Apply Now!
Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.
EOE
WHO IS HILLIS-CARNES?
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA) is a multi-disciplined ENR Top 500 engineering firm with 20 offices in the mid-Atlantic and Florida. We have demonstrated a history of success for the past 35 years. We are 100% employee-owned ESOP, and our history of success can be attributed to our motivational employee owners. We believe in fostering teamwork, rewarding ambition, and providing opportunities for professional advancement.
At HCEA, we can contribute our continuing success to multiple facets, but above all we are successful because of our knowledgeable, ambitious, and reliable employees who make every day count.
Survey Party Crew Chief
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. (HCEA) is seeking multiple Land Surveying Field Crew staff positions, including a Party Chief and Instrument Operator, to join our Surveying, Monitoring, and Instrumentation Group in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Candidates must be competent in setting up survey control and performing data collection of monitoring points in support of excavation and adjacent construction as well as performing construction stakeout and data collection surveys. The field crew works on projects primarily located in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Qualifications
- Candidate must be able to operate Robotic Total Stations, Field Data Collectors, Digital Levels, and GPS units.
- Experience with Leica field equipment, Leica and Carlson field data collectors preferred.
- Competent in Coordinate Geometry and Excel Spreadsheets.
- Experience with Leica Captivate and Infinity software and AutoCAD with Carlson Survey office software is a plus.
- Calibrate and care for tribrachs, prism rods, total stations, and all field equipment.
- Able to work independently, solve problems, be organized, and accountable.
- Must have excellent oral communication skills, able to communicate via email, and organize Survey data on the company server.
- Must have excellent work habits and attendance.
- Candidates must be able to carry 50 lbs over 800 ft of uneven terrain and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
- 1-year experience working on a survey field crew is preferred.
- Two or four-year surveying degree is preferred; CST or LSIT certification a plus.
BENEFITS:
We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer an appealing benefit package. A few of these perks include: 100% Employer-Paid Benefits (Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & Employee Assistance Program), Health (W/ Health Savings Account Option), Disability, 401k w/ Company Match, Generous Compensation for Employee-Referrals, Tuition Reimbursement and many more!
Need another reason to join in on the success? We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in which employees are given shares in the company and the more successful the company is, the more valuable the shares become.
Want to grow with us? Apply Now!
Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.
EOE
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Crew Chief
Document your supervisory experience thoroughly
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for your exact role. Compile crew size records, project logs, and performance reviews that show direct supervisory responsibility, gaps in documentation can trigger a DOL audit.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Crew Chief and similar trade-supervisory roles, so you're applying to companies already familiar with the PERM recruitment and prevailing wage process.
Verify your wage against OFLC prevailing rates
Before accepting an offer, run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your area. An offer below the prevailing wage will block your PERM certification.
Align your experience to O*NET occupation codes
Your employer's PERM application will reference your SOC code from O*NET. Review the Crew Chief task list there and make sure your resume and reference letters use matching language so your experience maps cleanly to the certified job description.
Ask about priority date strategy before signing
If you're from India or China, priority date backlogs can extend your wait significantly even after PERM and I-140 approval. Confirm whether the employer will file your I-140 promptly so your priority date locks in as early as possible.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs mid-process
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting. Confirm any new Crew Chief or trade-supervisor role matches your certified job description before switching employers.
Green Card Crew Chief: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Crew Chief roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Crew Chief positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of trade or supervisory experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 is available if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive supervisory experience, but employers must justify that requirement in the job description and during PERM recruitment.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Crew Chief?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not temporary status. For Crew Chief roles, the process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available. H-1B visa requires an LCA and is capped by an annual lottery. PERM has no lottery, though per-country limits create priority date backlogs for some nationalities.
How long does the PERM process take for a Crew Chief position?
PERM labor certification processing times at DOL vary and are updated regularly. After DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, and you file the I-485 adjustment of status once a visa number is available. Nationals from high-demand countries like India and China can face significant waits due to per-country limits, so filing the I-140 early to lock in your priority date matters.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Crew Chief jobs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Crew Chief and related trade-supervisory roles. Targeting companies already familiar with the PERM process reduces the risk of an employer withdrawing sponsorship mid-filing due to unfamiliarity with DOL recruitment requirements or prevailing wage obligations.
Can I change employers after my Crew Chief green card sponsorship is filed?
Yes, under AC21 portability, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting your place in the queue.