Survey Technician

Survey Crew Chief

Seeking a Survey Tech to serve as a Survey Crew Chief responsible for performing land survey work supporting distribution electric, gas, electric transmission, and substation projects.

Serve as a Survey Crew Chief responsible for performing land survey work supporting distribution electric, gas, electric transmission, and substation projects.

Responsibilities include conducting topographic surveys, construction surveys, and other land surveying activities using company-provided GPS, laser scanning, and survey equipment across multiple project locations.

The individual receives assignments from the office survey group, travels to project sites, and independently performs field survey work. Most of the day is spent in the field with limited office time. Travel to various project locations is common.

The work is highly independent and field based. The culture is supportive and collaborative, with frequent interaction across multiple project teams while maintaining ownership of assigned survey activities.

This is a field-based position involving travel to active project sites. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors, traveling regularly, driving company vehicles, operating survey equipment, working extended days when needed, and occasionally staying overnight near project locations. Standard field safety practices will apply.

Approximately 10 years of land surveying experience. However, candidates with 4 to 5 years of solid, relevant experience will also be considered.

Open to both less experienced candidates with growth potential and highly experienced professionals.

A two-year Surveying Technology or Civil Engineering Technician educational background is preferred but not required if the candidate possesses strong relevant experience.

Land surveying experience.

Proficiency with survey GPS equipment.

Experience using laser scanners.

Experience with Trimble survey equipment and data collectors.

Strong technology and computer skills.

Ability to work independently.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Dependability and self-motivation.

Adaptability to travel and longer workdays.

Strong communication skills.

Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.