What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Surveying Field Chief position at Complete Design?
Land Surveying Field Chief
Overview:
This is not just another field role. This is an opportunity to anchor your professional legacy.
Complete Design, Inc. is expanding and we are looking for an experienced, driven, and steady Survey Field Chief to take a central leadership role in building the next chapter of our multi-discipline design and engineering firm. We’re not simply hiring a field tech, we’re seeking a leader who wants to bring both skill and pride of craft into a long-term home.
You will lead and shape a survey team that is fully integrated with our civil, structural, architectural, and land planning professionals, working on meaningful projects that directly shape the communities of North Central Washington and beyond.
We are a firm that believes in loyalty, precision, mentorship, and building teams that last.
Position: Senior Field Survey Chief
Location: Wenatchee, Washington
What You’ll Do:
- Lead daily field operations across boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA, platting, municipal, and private sector projects.
- Train, mentor, and develop junior field technicians into high-performing professionals.
- Collaborate directly with our Licensed PLS, engineering, architectural, and planning teams.
- Ensure precision data collection, proper equipment operation, and safety compliance.
- Engage with clients and project teams as a trusted field representative.
- Play a key role in shaping Complete Design’s survey department for the future.
What We’re Looking For:
- 8 years of professional field survey experience; 3 years as a Party Chief or Field Lead.
- Mastery of Trimble equipment (or equivalent systems).
- Confident with municipal projects, construction staking, boundaries, and complex field scenarios.
- Clear communicator, mentor-minded, calm under pressure.
- CDL or ability to obtain preferred (but not required).
- Personal pride in high-quality field work and desire to build something bigger than yourself.
Who You Are:
- You’re ready for a career home, not a stepping stone.
- You thrive on responsibility and steady leadership.
- You take pride in your craft, your field book, and your work ethic.
- You enjoy mentoring younger staff and want to help build a team you’re proud of.
- You want to partner with leadership who see and value your contribution.
- You’re drawn to stability, reputation, and being part of a respected firm long-term.
What We Offer:
- Highly competitive compensation package.
- Competitive range of $35- $45 / hour
- Full medical, dental, vision and PTO benefits
- 401k retirement savings plan with 4% company match.
- Modern equipment, technology, and support staff
- Direct collaboration with firm ownership and leadership
- Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
- Monday through Thursday work week w/ flexible work hours and a positive work-life balance.
- Exciting and diverse project portfolio.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
How to Apply:
If you are a highly motivated and organized individual seeking a challenging opportunity, we welcome you to apply for this position with Complete Design, Inc.
To apply, please submit an employment application (found at www.completedesign.cc/about-us/employment), your updated resume, and a compelling cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team. Email to info@completedesign.cc.
Salary : $35 - $45