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# Survey Crew Chief - Northeast IL at Atwell, LLC

- **Company:** Atwell, LLC
- **Location:** Chicago, IL / Lombard, IL / Naperville, IL
- **Compensation:** $28–$47/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-10-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-24
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/atwellgroup/jobs/5272877007

## Job description

## Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

- Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

Survey Crew Chief – Power, Energy & Land Development

Locations: Lombard or Naperville, IL offices - lots of work in NW Indiana and the Southwestern/Western Chicagoland suburbs

You know the thrill of getting it right—setting control before sunrise, staking the perfect line, and watching a project come to life from the ground up.

At Atwell, we get it. Great surveyors don’t just collect data—they build the foundation every project stands on.

We’re looking for Survey Crew Chiefs who thrive in the field, lead with confidence, and take pride in precision. These roles are centered on land development, power, and renewable energy projects, giving you the opportunity to work on everything from expansive solar fields to complex construction staking for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Think big—wide-open landscapes, high-impact infrastructure, and projects that shape communities and the future of energy.

## What You’ll Do

- Lead field operations on large boundary surveys, renewable energy sites, and land development projects, ensuring quality and precision from start to finish
- Perform construction staking for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments—setting the groundwork for successful builds
- Set control, run layout, and deliver accurate data for topographic, boundary, and as-built surveys
- Operate and maintain Trimble equipment (GPS, total stations, data collectors) with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
- Start your day from your company vehicle, heading directly to project sites that challenge and reward your expertise
- Review, verify, and fine-tune field data—because precision isn’t optional
- Maintain clear, thorough field notes to ensure seamless coordination with office and CAD teams
- Work independently or lead a small crew, taking full ownership of your projects
- Mentor junior staff—sharing your knowledge, experience, and commitment to doing things the right way
- Participate in training, industry conferences, and development opportunities to keep your skills sharp

## What You Bring

- 7+ years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief
- Strong experience with large boundary surveys and power/renewable energy projects
- Proven background in construction staking and land development (residential, commercial, mixed-use)
- Expertise using Trimble equipment and Trimble Business Center
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, plats, and survey data with confidence
- Strong communication and leadership skills—keeping your crew aligned and projects on track
- High attention to detail and pride in delivering accurate, reliable work
- Flexibility to travel occasionally for large-scale or specialized projects

## Why Atwell

Because here, you’re not just another Crew Chief—you’re the backbone of the project.

You’ll have:

- The freedom to own your work in the field
- A team that respects your expertise and experience
- Opportunities to work on impactful power and renewable energy projects
- Exposure to diverse work across energy and land development sectors
- Ongoing investment in your training, growth, and long-term career

If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy working outdoors, and get a rush from seeing your work turn into something real—Atwell is your kind of place.

## #LI-AB1

Pay Range $28—$47 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

## About Atwell, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Atwell is a full-service consulting, engineering, and construction firm providing comprehensive solutions for the built environment across real estate, energy, and infrastructure markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Southfield, Michigan, USA
- **Founded**: 2000
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Real Estate & Land Development, Power & Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Surveying & Mapping, Construction Management
- **Target customers**: B2B — developers, energy companies, government agencies, and infrastructure clients
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We create solutions for the built environment." The company positions itself as a strategic advisor and partner for turnkey consulting, engineering, and construction services.

## Products & Services
- **Real Estate & Land Development**: Full-service engineering, planning, and design for master-planned communities, commercial sites, and mixed-use developments.
- **Power & Renewable Energy**: Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar, wind, battery storage, and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
- **Oil & Gas**: Midstream engineering, pipeline and facilities design, surveying, and project management for the hydrocarbons sector.
- **Surveying & Mapping**: GIS documentation, land surveying, and location technology services (e.g., 5,400 miles of GIS documentation for a multi-state infrastructure project).
- **Strategic Construction Solutions**: A subsidiary specializing in EPC for HV electrical construction, BESS balance of plant, and carbon capture infrastructure.
- **RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture**: A subsidiary focused on national planning and landscape architecture for communities, workplaces, and public spaces.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Private company; revenue not disclosed. The company reports low turnover and high retention as a key internal metric.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available. The company operates as the "Atwell Family of Companies," which includes Atwell, RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, and Strategic Construction Solutions.
- **Growth Signals**: The company is actively hiring across multiple disciplines (133 open roles as of the search date) in land development, oil & gas, power & renewable energy, IT, finance, and marketing. It has a national footprint with offices across the US and is expanding its ESG and sustainability initiatives.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full-service, turnkey model**: Offers consulting, engineering, and construction under one roof, allowing seamless collaboration across project phases.
- **Family of Companies structure**: Includes specialized subsidiaries (RVi for planning/landscape architecture, Strategic Construction Solutions for EPC) that provide deep expertise while enabling cross-team collaboration.
- **Employee-focused culture**: The company explicitly states that "the right cultural fit is just as important as the right technical fit" and reports low turnover and high retention as a result of its investment in employee development and well-being.
- **Strong values framework**: A clear set of nine core values (e.g., "Always do the right thing," "Be bold. Be creative. Be unafraid to try.") that guide operations and hiring.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability & ESG**: Formalizing an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) plan to align business practices with long-term value creation and community impact.
- **Talent development**: Investing in robust onboarding, mentorship programs, continuing education, and a Learning Management System to support employee growth and retention.
- **Cross-market collaboration**: Leveraging the "Family of Companies" structure to offer integrated, turnkey solutions across real estate, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
- **Community impact**: Through the Atwell Gives Foundation, focusing on STEM education and opportunities for youth, including a partnership with Science Olympiad.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Atwell emphasizes a culture of respect, collaboration, and camaraderie, with a stated commitment to being "the employer of choice within the markets we serve." The company values cultural fit as much as technical fit.
- **Flexibility**: Offers flexible schedules, remote and hybrid working arrangements.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive healthcare plans, flexible PTO for salaried staff, paid parental leave, annual wellness reimbursement, tuition assistance, and student loan repayment support.
- **Development**: Robust onboarding with an assigned Ambassador, a formal mentorship program after six months, a Learning Management System with extensive training, and continuing education support.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for connection and support; a stated commitment to creating an inclusive environment where employees can bring their authentic selves.
- **Work environment**: The company reports low turnover and high retention, citing its investment in employee development and well-being as key drivers.
- **Locations**: Multiple offices across the US, with roles available in Colorado, Texas, Delaware, Maryland, and more.

## Sources
1. [atwell.com](https://atwell.com/)
2. [atwell.com/careers](https://atwell.com/careers/)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/atwellgroup](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/atwellgroup)
4. [atwell.com/about-atwell/culture](https://atwell.com/about-atwell/culture/)
5. [atwell.com/about-atwell/our-companies](https://atwell.com/about-atwell/our-companies/)

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