Party Chief (Survey Technician)

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Party Chief (Survey Technician) for our Rochester, NY office. This position reports to the manager of Land Surveying and primarily involves field work, including control, topographic, and boundary/Right of Way (ROW) surveys. There will also be times when office support is required.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and executing the scope of work for each assignment.
• Providing direction and oversight of the instrument operator.
• Ensuring proper field techniques are used, and data quality checks are taking place.
• Ensuring proper safety measures are being followed.
• Performing field reconnaissance of property & ROW evidence.
• Understanding the operation of total stations and GNSS equipment and their associated controllers and data collectors.

Requirements

• Experience with NYSDOT surveying and mapping procedures, a plus.
• Experience with Trimble robotics, a plus.
• Experience with Trimble GNSS, a plus.
• Experience with terrestrial LiDAR, a plus.
• Experience with sUAS, a plus.
• Experience with traverse and level run adjustments, a plus.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, a plus.
• Data processing/importing, DTM creation and CADD knowledge required (Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley Microstation with InRoads are both utilized).
• Ability to perform physical work (i.e., strenuous walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying / loading equipment, etc.).
• A valid Driver’s license is required, with a clean driving record to operate company vehicle.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Some travel to project sites is required.

Credentials

• Experience with NYSDOT surveying and mapping procedures, a plus.
• Experience with Trimble robotics, a plus.
• Experience with Trimble GNSS, a plus.
• Experience with terrestrial LiDAR, a plus.
• Experience with sUAS, a plus.
• Experience with traverse and level run adjustments, a plus.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, a plus.
• Data processing/importing, DTM creation and CADD knowledge required (Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley Microstation with InRoads are both utilized).
• Ability to perform physical work (i.e., strenuous walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying / loading equipment, etc.).
• A valid Driver’s license is required, with a clean driving record to operate company vehicle.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Some travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in land surveying.
• Bachelor or an Associate degree in Land Surveying, a plus.

Skills

• Experience with NYSDOT surveying and mapping procedures, a plus.
• Experience with Trimble robotics, a plus.
• Experience with Trimble GNSS, a plus.
• Experience with terrestrial LiDAR, a plus.
• Experience with sUAS, a plus.
• Experience with traverse and level run adjustments, a plus.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, a plus.
• Data processing/importing, DTM creation and CADD knowledge required (Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley Microstation with InRoads are both utilized).
• Ability to perform physical work (i.e., strenuous walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying / loading equipment, etc.).
• A valid Driver’s license is required, with a clean driving record to operate company vehicle.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Some travel to project sites is required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.