Civil Survey Party Chief

Encompass Energy Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Services, LLC is seeking a qualified Survey Party Chief for full‑time work in the United States, including travel as needed.

You will work as part of a survey crew performing construction staking, set up and operate Trimble data-collection equipment, and maintain field notes, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. The role requires independence, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors in all seasons alongside roadway or in water environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as survey party chief.
• Knowledgeable with Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, Trimble robotic total stations, Trimble GPS and data upload/download routines.
• Knowledgeable with Trimble survey styles, site calibration routines and methodology.
• Knowledgeable with field procedures for boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.
• Ability to perform data collection for boundary, topographic, roadway and other surveys.
• Ability to work outside in all seasons; comfortable near roadway or traffic.
• Must be willing to travel.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Reliable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble Access

Trimble Business Center

Trimble robotic total stations

Trimble GPS

Data collection

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.
• Must be okay working in water.
• 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 (3) years of experience working as a survey party chief
• Knowledgeable with Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, Trimble robotic total stations, 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
• Ability to work outside in all seasons/ Comfortable working along roadway or near congested traffic
• Must be willing to travel

Encompass Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This position requires that you are eligible to work in the United States. Encompass Services, LLC will not sponsor visa applications for this position.