Assistant Field Survey Lead — Roadway Projects

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

IPERS Retirement Package

401A plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

The State of Iowa is hiring an Assistant Survey Party Chief for the Council Bluffs district. This role involves outdoor field surveys, data collection, staking, and coordination with landowners and utilities to support safe and accurate highway projects.

Based in District 4, the position requires interpreting records, using GPS/RTK tools, and leading a crew as needed. A valid driver's license and a pre-employment physical are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time work experience in engineering survey or equivalent education/experience as described.
• Valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator's License required.
• Post-offer pre-employment physical verifying physical ability.

Responsibilities

• Collect, record, and verify topographic, boundary, and construction survey data using GPS, RTK, total stations, digital levels, and data collectors.
• Perform construction and field surveys for roadway, bridge, drainage, and right-of-way projects, including staking and restoring control points.
• Research land records, plats, corner certificates, and project plans to prepare for field survey work.
• Process survey data and support drafting using CADD and survey computation software.
• Operate, maintain, and repair survey instruments, vehicles, tools, and field supplies to ensure safe field operations.
• Coordinate field access with landowners and utilities; assist in training staff and lead the survey crew when needed.

Skills

Field survey experience

Valid driver's license

Education

Three years of education and/or full-time experience in civil engineering or photogrammetry

Job description

The State of Iowa is hiring an Assistant Survey Party Chief for the Council Bluffs district. This role involves outdoor field surveys, data collection, staking, and coordination with landowners and utilities to support safe and accurate highway projects.

Based in District 4, the position requires interpreting records, using GPS/RTK tools, and leading a crew as needed. A valid driver's license and a pre-employment physical are mandatory.