Chainman

Own Your Future at Psomas

Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

As our Chainman for our Survey & Geospatial team in Utah, you'll play a key role in supporting field survey operations, working alongside experienced survey professionals while building the technical foundation for a long-term career in land surveying.

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
• Career Growth: Hands-on experience, skill development, and opportunities for advancement in surveying.
• People-First Culture: Collaborative, safety-focused teams that invest in learning and development.
• Meaningful Work: Supporting critical infrastructure projects through accurate surveying and mapping.

What You'll Do

As a Chainman, you will support field survey operations and contribute to high-quality data collection and project delivery.

Field Survey Support

• Assist with boundary surveys, right-of-way surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, ALTA surveys, and control surveys
• Operate and assist with setup of survey equipment including total stations, GPS RTK systems, data collectors, digital levels, and laser scanners
• Record accurate field data, notes, and sketches (digital and handwritten)
• Perform level circuits and GPS real-time network calibrations
• Support staking, monument placement, and marking activities

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Read and interpret engineering plans, survey maps, and field notes
• Collaborate with survey team members and occasionally assist with basic Crew Chief duties
• Maintain survey equipment, tools, and vehicles in good working condition

Safety & Professional Conduct

• Follow established safety procedures on active job sites
• Work effectively outdoors in varying conditions for extended periods

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 2+ years of related field survey experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of survey methods, equipment, and field procedures
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, up to 12 hours per day

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Incentives: Discretionary performance bonus program
• Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.