Survey Crew Chief

Job overview

The Survey Crew Chief role is based in Indianapolis, IN, with fieldwork performed for public and private clients on energy and transportation projects; the posting says the crew chief may work autonomously and remotely. Compensation is not specified. HWC Engineering’s Survey Department provides survey and geospatial data and mapping services for engineering projects. The crew chief leads field surveying and data collection, ensuring accurate results, safe work, and reliable records. The role supports project planning and delivery by coordinating crew activity, maintaining equipment, and communicating with clients and technicians.

What you'll do

• Lead field crews performing boundary, topographic, ALTA, right-of-way, and construction surveys
• operate Trimble total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors
• check data quality and perform adjustments or re-measurements
• assist with project planning and scheduling
• enforce field safety
• communicate with clients
• maintain survey records and equipment
• guide and train surveying technicians.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

survey crew chief

land surveying

field crew leadership

boundary surveys

topographic mapping

alta/nsps

trimble equipment

indianapolis in

hwc engineering

energy projects

transportation projects

overnight travel required as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Professional development and career advancement
• flexible work environment options depending on position and situation
• performance-driven bonuses and recognition.

Why this role

Requires 2+ years of land surveying experience as a Crew Chief/Party Chief or 5+ years as an Instrument Operator, Trimble equipment experience, and a valid driver’s license with safe driving record. Overnight travel and schedule adjustments may be required as project needs dictate.

About the employer

HWC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.