Survey Party Chief

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Understand project scopes, client expectations, and deliverables in coordination with Project Managers.
• Support and uphold project safety plans, ensuring full compliance with safety protocols.
• Perform field surveys including control networks, boundary, topographic, and laser scanning tasks.
• Collect survey data using Trimble GNSS receivers, total stations, digital levels, laser scanners, and data collectors.
• Ensure field work complies with local, state, and national regulations.
• Produce clear, detailed field notes and deliver high-quality data for office processing.
• Maintain organized records of survey activities and ensure data integrity.
• Perform routine equipment checks and calibrations.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and challenging environments.
• Operate independently with strong task focus and accountability.
• Represent Jacobs in the field with professionalism and integrity.
• Stay current with emerging surveying technologies and recommend improvements for efficiency.

Why Join Jacobs?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Collaborative, innovative environment

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief, or Survey Technician.
• Experience with topographic design surveys, laser scanning, UAV pilot, subsurface utilities, boundary and/or ROW.
• 2+ years of experience in the industry with a proven ability to complete all aspects of a field surveying task.
• Reputation as a trusted and respected member of the surveying community.
• Good social and communication skills.
• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with Trimble equipment and software is preferred.
• FAA Part 107 pilot’s certificate.
• CST, LSI, or PLS certification.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year)
• Seven paid holidays
• Carer leave
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Legally mandated benefits

Pay Range

$58,200.00 to $100,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked.