Field Surveyor – Lead / Survey Crew Chief

Full Time | Lafayette, IN | $55,000 – $75,000 Annually

About Chastain and Associates

Chastain specializes in building and enhancing infrastructure, offering comprehensive services ranging from the design and construction inspection of transportation highways, roadways, and bridges to the engineering of civil site developments. Our mission is to unite communities by creating sustainable, innovative, and well-crafted environments where people can live, work, and play.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits based on education and experience, and we actively support our employees' career development — including funding for continuing education and professional licensure exams (CST, FS and PLS track). We promote work-life balance through flexible work hours, a hybrid work plan, and generous paid time off.

Role Summary

We are actively hiring a Field Surveyor – Lead for our Lafayette team. This is a mid-level role for a surveyor ready to take on independent field responsibility — serving as the sole field representative on assigned projects and, when needed, directly supervising a second field surveyor.

This is primarily an outdoor, field-based position. You should expect early starts, work across varied terrain and weather conditions, and travel to project sites throughout the region. Office time — for research, drafting, and calculations — complements but does not define the role.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Experience

3+ years of field surveying experience including boundary and ALTA surveys, construction layout, topographic and utility surveys, R/W or route surveys, and control networks. Prior experience working independently in the field without daily on-site supervision is strongly preferred.

Education & Certification

Degree or coursework in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a closely related field is preferred. FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) certification is preferred or actively being pursued. The expected long-term goal for this role is PLS (Professional Land Surveyor) licensure — Chastain covers qualifying exam fees and provides full support toward that credential.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of Trimble Robotic Total Stations, GPS/GNSS systems, scanners, and field data collection systems. FAA Part 107 certification is a plus.

Leadership & Independence

Demonstrated ability to manage field work independently and coordinate the work of another surveyor. Strong professional judgment, communication, and reliability in the field are essential.

Physical Requirements

Extended outdoor work in all weather conditions across varied terrain. Must be able to stand, walk, and operate field equipment for extended periods. Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

Growth & Development

What We Offer

We review applications on a rolling basis — apply today. Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. Chastain is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, and you may be the right fit for this or another role on our team.

Chastain and Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation is commensurate with experience and education.