Survey Party Chief - Dynamic Survey

Dynamic Engineering is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, surveying, environmental, planning, landscape architecture, traffic engineering, and related consulting services throughout the United States. What began as a small engineering firm has grown into a family of companies with more than 400 professionals serving commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and public-sector clients across a broad geographic footprint. Dynamic combines local expertise with the resources and capabilities of a growing national organization.

About the role

Dynamic Survey, a division of Dynamic Engineering Consultants, is seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual with field survey knowledge and experience for small and large-scale commercial, residential, and industrial projects. The Party Chief is responsible for surveying to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, and contours for construction, subdivisions, titles, or other land development purposes.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of surveying including boundary, location, topographic, title, and ALTA surveys
• Conduct calculations, deed research, field data analysis, aerial ground control, and topographic surveys
• Utility locations including pipe inverts and sizes, Right-of-Way Surveys, Wetland Location Surveys, and construction layout
• Conduct and analyze land, utility, boundary surveys, well location, and construction stakeout
• Process construction stakeout field preparations
• Complete all field operations for a variety of surveying projects including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, transportation surveys, and construction layout
• Project datum conversion/transformation
• Maintain, clean, and service survey equipment and vehicles as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in land development surveying
• 3+ years’ field experience as a Party Chief
• Must have flexibility in daily schedule start times, particularly early mornings
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle
• Familiarity with CIVIL3D and Land Development Desktop (a plus)
• Experience with Leica survey systems (a plus)
• Proficient with robotic total stations and data collection methods, GPS survey techniques, conventional leveling, and field notes
• Knowledge of field survey operations, engineering, and construction industry
• Strong technical background
• Ability to work independently as a one-person crew if necessary
• Willing to train new employees
• The ability to obtain OSHA 10 safety training and OSHA 40 safety training
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Independent and critical thinking abilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off, company holidays, and family support benefits
• Professional development, continuing education, and credential support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to meaningful projects
• Direct access to experienced leaders and exposure to strategic business initiatives
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and long-term career growth
• Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact from day one