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Survey Crew Chief

Woolpert · Chicago, IL

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
103 days
Woolpert's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Woolpert's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Woolpert
high
112 stale, 2 reposted of 112 open
Hiring momentum
39 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Woolpert's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Woolpert.

About this role

As a Survey Crew Chief at Woolpert, you will lead a survey crew in the field, conducting various types of surveys such as boundary, topographic, and construction surveys. Your responsibilities include operating survey equipment, documenting survey activities, ensuring data accuracy, and communicating project progress. You will also provide guidance to junior crew members and adhere to safety protocols while working outdoors in diverse weather conditions.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Woolpert as an employer.

What you need

  • Certified Survey Technician certification, OSHA certifications, or passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or five (5) years of related experience
  • Proficient in operating survey instruments and software, including total stations, GNSS GPS receivers, levels, and data collectors
  • Ability to travel overnight and work overtime as needed
  • Proficient computer skills, including data transfer, data processing software, and Microsoft Office applications
  • Pass a pre-employment driver’s license background check and maintain a satisfactory driving record

Nice to have

  • FAA Part 107, Certified Remote Pilot certification
  • Strong understanding of Subsurface Utility Engineering standards (ASCE 38-22) and utility mapping techniques

What you get

  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation
  • Career development opportunities
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid sick time

Worth weighing

  • No visa sponsorship available; applicants must have work authorization
  • Physical demands include outdoor work in various weather conditions and lifting heavy equipment
  • Travel primarily supports projects in Northern Illinois and Northern Indiana, with occasional travel to Ohio
  • Role may involve working in remote and rugged locations

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Listed by Woolpert on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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