Survey Crew Chief - Northeast IL

Chicago, Illinois, United States; Lombard, Illinois, United States; Naperville, Illinois, United States. Posted 21 days ago

The role

Survey Crew Chiefs lead field operations for land development, power, and renewable energy projects. You will perform construction staking, set control, and operate Trimble equipment to deliver accurate survey data.

What you will do

Lead field operations on large boundary surveys, renewable energy sites, and land development projects
Perform construction staking for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments
Set control, run layout, and deliver accurate data for topographic, boundary, and as-built surveys
Operate and maintain Trimble equipment including GPS, total stations, and data collectors
Review, verify, and fine-tune field data
Maintain clear, thorough field notes
Work independently or lead a small crew
Mentor junior staff
Participate in training, industry conferences, and development opportunities

Required qualifications

7+ years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief
Strong experience with large boundary surveys and power/renewable energy projects
Proven background in construction staking and land development (residential, commercial, mixed-use)
Expertise using Trimble equipment and Trimble Business Center
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, plats, and survey data
Strong communication and leadership skills
High attention to detail

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals

About the company

Atwell, LLC is a consulting, engineering, and construction services firm delivering solutions to real estate, land development, and energy markets. It is a privately owned company with over 2,000 team members across 75+ locations.