Civil Party Chief

Encompass Energy Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Energy Services seeks a qualified Survey Party Chief to lead field crews in construction staking and boundary/topographic surveys in Atlanta, GA. You will setup and operate Trimble equipment, perform calculations, and produce accurate field notes while maintaining gear and coordinating a team in varying outdoor conditions.

Must have 5+ years as a survey party chief, strong knowledge of Trimble systems, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years as survey party chief.
• Experience with Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center and robotic total stations.
• Knowledge of Trimble survey styles, calibration routines, and methodologies.
• Experience with boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys.

Responsibilities

• Work as a survey crew performing construction staking.
• Setup, operate and validate accuracies of survey equipment including data-collector, digital level, and GPS system.
• Perform and verify survey related mathematical calculations.
• Prepare and maintain field notes and sketches for all work performed.
• Perform stakeout and location surveys using survey equipment.
• Maintain survey equipment and keep survey truck stocked with supplies.
• Coordinate work of assigned personnel.
• Assist and train junior personnel.
• Make accuracy checks and adjustments on equipment.

Skills

Field data collection

Boundary surveying

Topographic surveys

Survey calculations

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble Access

Trimble Business Center

Trimble Robotic Total Station

Convention Total Stations

SX10/SX7 Scanning

Trimble GPS

Job description

Summary

The qualified candidate shall be available full-time with specific skill sets related to survey data collection. Possessing a functional knowledge of all survey equipment including setup, acquisition styles, and equipment limitations with respect to project tolerances and expectations. We require the employee to be reliable, detail-oriented, possess good work ethic, and maintain a positive attitude with excellent communication skills. The employee must be able to work independently and will be responsible for overseeing the accuracy and ensuring the integrity of all aspects of the survey, including routine maintenance of all survey equipment. The qualified candidate must stay acquainted with the latest surveying methods and be open to adapting to new equipment and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work as a survey crew performing construction staking.
• Setup, operate and routinely validate accuracies of survey equipment including data-collector, digital level, and GPS system.
• Perform and verify survey related mathematical calculations.
• Prepare and maintain legible field notes and sketches for all work performed.
• Perform all aspects of stakeout and location surveys using applicable survey equipment.
• Maintain all survey equipment and keep survey truck stocked with necessary supplies and tools.
• Coordinate work of assigned subordinate personnel.
• Assist and train personnel in lower-level positions.
• Make accuracy and calibration checks and adjustments on equipment used.

Required Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a survey party chief
• Knowledgeable with Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Robotic total station use, Convention total stations use, SX10/SX7 scanning, and Trimble GPS and data upload/ download routines
• Knowledgeable with Trimble survey styles, site calibration routines and methodology
• Knowledgeable with field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
• Ability to perform all aspects of data collection in reference to boundary surveys, topographic surveys, roadway corridor surveys, control surveys and as-built surveys
• Part 107 certificate is a plus
• Ability to work outside in all seasons/ Comfortable working along roadway or near congested traffic
• Must be willing to travel