Party Chief - Surveying

About the role

This opportunity is for an experienced Party Chief - Surveying to join WSP's Land Surveying and Geospatial Team. The role is based in Glastonbury, CT and supports various Northeast surveying and geomatic projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform survey field work in an experienced leading role, either independently or mentoring Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators.
• Interact with office staff and the management team on a daily basis.
• Work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy projects.
• Travel to project sites within the Northeast region, which may include rural and urban environments.
• Utilize a variety of survey instruments and other equipment to obtain measurements and perform field surveys.
• Prepare notes and sketches in a clear and legible manner.
• Ensure survey field data from each day is downloaded and provide reports and summaries for field work when needed.
• Interact with clients and the public while in the field, often acting as the main point of contact and representing WSP in a positive and professional manner.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in the field of land surveying and geospatial services or an associated field.
• Advanced knowledge of most survey equipment, practices, and procedures.
• A willingness to mentor and teach Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators while continuing to learn oneself.
• A valid state driver’s license and successful completion of WSP's Motor Vehicle and Background screening.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete field tasks related to land surveying.
• Ability to work flexible schedules conducive to project-specific needs.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of this position, including walking long distances and carrying up to 50 pounds in weight.

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate or equivalent experience in a closely related discipline.
• Possession of OSHA 10, or other types of safety training certifications.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Lecia Infinity or other drafting/data processing programs.
• Experience in most types of survey work, including but not limited to traditional boundary and topographic location surveys, utility surveys, right of way surveys, construction stakeout and monitoring, 3D laser scanning, and more.

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $62,600 - $80,000

Schedule

Full-time position.

Skills

Survey field work, survey equipment, AutoCAD, Lecia Infinity, drafting/data processing programs, surveying techniques, project management, client interaction, ethics, flexibility, physical stamina.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, paid time off for bereavement/voting/naturalization proceedings.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website or contact us directly.