With the rapid development of industry and urbanization, the demand for precise and high-quality engineering survey skills is increasing. The engineering survey skills competition serves as an effective mechanism for skills cultivation and evaluation, playing a significant role in improving craftsmen’s skills. This paper systematically studies the engineering survey skills competition in Chengdu, exploring its role and effectiveness in cultivating craftsmen, promoting the spirit of craftsmanship, and interacting with the educational system. Through empirical analysis, this study reveals the practical impacts of competition in improving craftsmen’s skills, integrating educational resources, and increasing societal recognition of the spirit of craftsmanship. Additionally, the study provides suggestions for the future development of engineering survey skills competitions.