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Survey Crew Chief

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2027

Overview

Join CEC in Houston as a Survey Crew Chief!

Are you an experienced surveying professional ready to take the lead? Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Houston is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team. Our office is located in Houston, TX offering a vibrant work environment where you can make a significant impact.

 

At CEC, we believe in investing in our employees. You'll benefit from performance and spot bonuses, our unique stock ownership program (available to all employees!), robust internal training, and structured mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews with goal setting to support your professional growth.

 

What You'll Do:

As a Survey Crew Chief, you'll be a leader and a key part of our survey field team, responsible for:

  • Leading Field Operations: Directing a field crew on a variety of projects, including topographic, boundary, and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, as well as construction stakeouts.
  • Operating Advanced Equipment: Independently using and troubleshooting modern survey equipment. A strong working knowledge of Trimble survey equipment (e.g., robotic total stations, GPS) and software is required.
  • Data Integrity and QA/QC: Ensuring the accuracy and quality of all field data, maintaining detailed field notes, and performing on-site quality control.
  • Team and Project Management: Managing project schedules, coordinating with project managers and clients, and training and mentoring junior crew members.
  • Problem-Solving: Applying your experience to solve complex field challenges and adapting to changing project conditions.

This role is ideal for a seasoned surveyor who is ready to lead a crew and contribute to a wide range of exciting and complex projects. If you're a self-starter with a passion for precision and a talent for leadership, we encourage you to apply and grow with a company that values its people.

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years' construction related survey crew chief experience
  • Skilled in the use of GPS devices, data collectors and/or Total Station
  • Experience with Trimble and Access
  • Work requires independent judgment and initiative
  • Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of land surveying
  • Extensive background in construction surveying, construction staking and proper staking procedures
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and instruments used in computer aided drafting
  • Knowledge of industry specific safe workplace principles and practices
  • Ability to operate motorized equipment
  • Ability to work outdoors under various field conditions
  • Valid Driver's License.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

 

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

 

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

 

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited.  Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.

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