Field Survey Team Lead

UES, Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

UES, Inc. in Escondido, CA seeks a Survey Party Chief to lead field operations on control, route, topographic, boundary, and construction surveys.

You will operate robotic total stations, GPS, terrestrial scanners, and digital levels, and supervise a survey crew in demanding environments. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least four years as a party chief, plus a strong focus on safety, data accuracy, and client service.

Qualifications

• Lead field surveys including control, route, topographic, boundary, and construction surveys.
• Proven ability to supervise survey crews and maintain accurate field records.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys per project specs and industry standards.
• Operate advanced surveying equipment (robotic total stations, GPS, scanners, digital levels).
• Train and mentor junior crew members.
• Prepare daily field reports and maintain field notes.
• Safely manage vehicles and survey gear in outdoor environments.

Skills

Field leadership

Data collection

Safety awareness

Client service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Robotic total stations

GPS systems

Terrestrial scanners

Digital levels

Job description

UES, Inc. in Escondido, CA seeks a Survey Party Chief to lead field operations on control, route, topographic, boundary, and construction surveys.

You will operate robotic total stations, GPS, terrestrial scanners, and digital levels, and supervise a survey crew in demanding environments. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least four years as a party chief, plus a strong focus on safety, data accuracy, and client service.