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Surveyor Party Chief


Job Location:

Chattanooga, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 August 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thompson Engineering is seeking a qualified Survey Party Chief to join our team in the Chattanooga Tennessee area. The responsibilities of this position are outlined below.

Duties:

  • Oversees the daily functions of the survey crew

  • Responsible for the set up and completion of the survey crew on job sites under the direct supervision of the Professional Land Surveyor and/or job supervisor

  • Ensures the proper reporting of daily work logs to the Org Manager

  • Reduces survey data to the Org Manager

  • Interprets blueprints/plans/deeds in order to effectively lead the survey crew

  • Drives company vehicle to and from job sites

  • Operates all survey equipment and interprets data in order to report information to the Org Manager

  • Understand and compute field calculations relative to the survey data collected

  • Effectively manage the time and schedules of the survey crew

  • On time and consistent attendance is required

Minimum Requirements

  • Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout.

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Must have a valid Drivers License

  • Be able to read and comprehend measurements.

  • Intermediate math skills which include trigonometry and coordinate geometry.

  • Must be able to communicate effectively with others.

  • .Ability to travel and stay overnight based on the work load of the Survey Department

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work in the outside elements of the field up to 100% of the time.

  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

  • Required to remain standing for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day and walk long distances.

  • Must be able to bend stoop and climb on a ladder.

  • Must be able to drive a company vehicle to and from job sites.

About Thompson Engineering

Founded in 1953 Thompson Engineering provides quality assurance and professional services for construction projects supporting industrial infrastructure and community development. Our services include drilling materials testing construction inspection chemistry laboratory services engineering design environmental assessments surveying geotechnical studies and construction management. Today Thompson Engineering is recognized for leadership on projects that define skylines coastlines and transportation networks across the Southeast. From project planning and design through construction and completion we deliver innovative solutions to complex infrastructure and building challenges for industrial commercial transportation federal and municipal clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.


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Thompson Engineering is a proven leader in the planning, design, and construction of major transportation, economic development, and waterfront projects across the Southeast.

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