Senior Survey Party Chief

About the role

This opportunity is for a Senior Survey Party Chief to join WSP's Land Surveying and Geospatial Team in Lawrenceville, NJ. The role 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.
• Work on project sites within the Northeast region, with occasional travel outside this area.
• 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, 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

• High School diploma or GED required, with 7+ years of experience in land surveying and geospatial services or an associated field.
• Possess advanced knowledge of most survey equipment, practices, and procedures.
• Possess a willingness to mentor and teach Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators while continuing to learn.
• 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, with the ability to work flexible schedules.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of this position, including walking long distances and carrying up to 50 pounds in weight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or equivalent experience in closely related disciplines.
• OSHA 10 or other types of safety training certifications.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Leica Infinity or other drafting/data processing programs.
• Knowledge of Leica survey equipment.
• FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate.
• Experience with NJDOT Projects.
• 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, and retirement savings plans, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for personal reasons. Compensation ranges from $77,000 to $105,000, with the actual amount depending on qualifications and experience.

Pay

$77,000 - $105,000

Schedule

Full-time position

Skills

Survey equipment, practices, and procedures, AutoCAD, Leica Infinity or other drafting/data processing programs, Leica survey equipment, FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate, NJDOT Projects, most types of survey work.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for personal reasons.

Contact Information

For more information about WSP and this opportunity, please visit www.wsp.com.