Survey Crew Chief Jobs
Survey Crew Chief jobs are open across land surveying, civil engineering, construction, and utilities, from entry-level rodman promotions to senior crew chief and party chief roles, with specializations in boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveying. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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LAND SURVEY TECHNICIAN (CREW CHIEF)
Job Summary:
Associated Engineering is seeking an experienced Land Survey Technician (Crew Chief) to lead field survey crews and perform a variety of land surveying projects throughout the northeast Arkansas area. This is a field-based position requiring someone who can work independently, lead a crew, and maintain a strong commitment to accuracy and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a land survey crew with minimal supervision.
- Perform lot and tract surveys.
- Conduct topographic surveys.
- Perform site and roadway construction layout.
- Operate and utilize Trimble surveying equipment in the field.
- Communicate effectively with crew members, project managers, clients, and other personnel.
- Work safely and professionally across a variety of terrain and outdoor conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Party Chief is required.
- Previous hands-on experience with Trimble surveying equipment is required.
- Valid driver's license.
- Clean driving record.
- Ability to lead a survey crew with minimal supervision.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions.
- Ability to work across various types of terrain.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate fieldwork.
Safety Sensitive Position
This position has been designated as Safety Sensitive. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety and follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
LAND SURVEY TECHNICIAN (CREW CHIEF)
Job Summary:
Associated Engineering is seeking an experienced Land Survey Technician (Crew Chief) to lead field survey crews and perform a variety of land surveying projects throughout the northeast Arkansas area. This is a field-based position requiring someone who can work independently, lead a crew, and maintain a strong commitment to accuracy and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a land survey crew with minimal supervision.
- Perform lot and tract surveys.
- Conduct topographic surveys.
- Perform site and roadway construction layout.
- Operate and utilize Trimble surveying equipment in the field.
- Communicate effectively with crew members, project managers, clients, and other personnel.
- Work safely and professionally across a variety of terrain and outdoor conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Party Chief is required.
- Previous hands-on experience with Trimble surveying equipment is required.
- Valid driver's license.
- Clean driving record.
- Ability to lead a survey crew with minimal supervision.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions.
- Ability to work across various types of terrain.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate fieldwork.
Safety Sensitive Position
This position has been designated as Safety Sensitive. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety and follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in survey crew chief jobs.
- 2-5 years of field surveying experience, including prior crew leadership
- Proficiency with total station, GPS/GNSS equipment, and digital data collectors
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, plats, and legal descriptions
- State surveyor-in-training registration or eligibility to obtain it
- Familiarity with field-to-finish software such as Carlson Survey or Trimble Business Center
Tips for Your Survey Crew Chief Job Search
List your instrument certifications clearly
Employers scan for specific equipment experience fast. Name every total station, GPS/GNSS receiver, and data collector brand you've operated, and note your proficiency with field-to-finish software like Trimble Business Center or Carlson Survey.
Quantify the crews you've led
Hiring managers want to know how many people you supervised and what project scales you managed. Call out crew size, project acreage or linear footage, and whether you coordinated with engineers, contractors, or public agencies.
Target postings that match your license status
Some openings require a state surveyor-in-training registration or a specific licensure tier. Filter your search by state before applying so you don't invest time in roles where your current registration level is a hard disqualifier.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists survey crew chief openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare field scenarios for your interview
Interviewers for crew chief roles often ask how you'd handle a control point conflict, a rod person error, or a last-minute design change on a construction layout. Walk through your decision process step by step, not just the outcome.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Many survey crew chief openings require travel to remote or rural project sites. Ask upfront about per diem rates, mileage reimbursement, and whether the employer covers lodging, so cost-of-travel surprises don't erode your effective pay.
Survey Crew Chief Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most survey crew chiefs?
The companies hiring the most survey crew chiefs right now include SAM Companies, Ayres Associates, and OWN, with the largest share of openings in Tennessee, West Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Engineering and land surveying firms account for the bulk of active postings, particularly those supporting infrastructure and construction projects.
How many survey crew chief jobs are remote?
About 0% of survey crew chief openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how field-dependent the role is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or office-based work are data processing, CAD drafting support, and project coordination tasks attached to a crew chief title.
How do you become a survey crew chief?
Start as a rodman or instrument operator to build hands-on field experience, then pursue a surveyor-in-training registration in your state once you meet the experience threshold. Develop proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and field software, volunteer to lead smaller crews, and ask senior surveyors to mentor you on reading legal descriptions and resolving boundary conflicts.
Can you get hired as a survey crew chief with little experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with two or three years of field experience into a junior crew chief role if you demonstrate strong instrument skills and the ability to manage a small crew. Highlighting any formal surveying coursework, an engineering technology degree, or a surveyor-in-training registration helps offset a shorter work history when competing against more experienced applicants.
What does the survey crew chief interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your equipment experience and licensing status, followed by an in-person or video interview with a party chief or project manager. Expect scenario questions about handling field errors, managing crew safety, and reading construction plans. Some employers add a practical field assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to survey crew chief jobs?
You can find and apply to survey crew chief jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, equipment skills, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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