Junior Survey Party Chief – High-Precision As-Built Surveying

Encompass Energy Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Energy Services seeks a Junior Survey Party Chief to lead small crews in high-precision as-built surveys for industrial and energy construction projects, under supervision.

The role uses Trimble equipment and involves field operations, adhering to project specs and safety standards, with travel to site locations.

Requirements include five years of verifiable surveying experience and proficiency with Trimble systems, plus the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable professional land surveying experience, including at least two (2) years serving as an Instrument Operator, Survey Technician, or Assistant Party Chief on industrial, commercial, heavy civil, or energy construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing high-accuracy as-built surveys.
• Working knowledge of Trimble robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and Trimble Access software.
• Understanding of survey control, traversing, leveling, coordinate geometry (COGO), and construction layout.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, IFC plans, fabrication drawings, and construction specifications.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned field personnel during daily survey operations.
• Perform high-precision as-built surveys using Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS equipment.
• Establish and verify project control under the direction of senior survey personnel.
• Perform instrument setup, backsight verification, calibration checks, and routine equipment inspections.
• Collect accurate field data while maintaining project tolerances and quality standards.
• Verify measurements through redundant observations and quality control procedures.
• Coordinate daily survey activities with project supervision and construction personnel.
• Prepare and submit complete electronic field data, reports, and documentation.
• Report field discrepancies, conflicts, and potential issues to project management.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and project-specific safety requirements.
• Assist in training Survey Technicians and Instrument Operators.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper handling, storage, and transportation.

Skills

Five years experience

Instrument Operator

Survey Technician

Assistant Party Chief

High-accuracy surveys

Trimble robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

Trimble Access

Reading drawings

Tools

Trimble SX10/S9/S7/S5

Trimble R-Series GNSS receivers

Trimble Access

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Must be a resident of and able to work in the following counties - Allegany, Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler, Genesee, Orleans, Monroe, Wyoming, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua, or Cattaraugus along with a minimum of five (5) years of verifiable professional surveying experience is required.

Junior Survey Party Chief – High-Precision As-Built Surveying

The Junior Survey Party Chief is responsible for leading small survey crews in the execution of high-precision as-built surveys for industrial, commercial, heavy civil, and energy construction projects. Working under the direction of a Senior Survey Party Chief, Project Manager, or Survey Manager, this position performs field operations using Trimble survey equipment while ensuring compliance with project specifications and company quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable professional land surveying experience, including at least two (2) years serving as an Instrument Operator, Survey Technician, or Assistant Party Chief on industrial, commercial, heavy civil, or energy construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing high-accuracy as-built surveys.
• Working knowledge of Trimble robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and Trimble Access software.
• Understanding of survey control, traversing, leveling, coordinate geometry (COGO), and construction layout.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, IFC plans, fabrication drawings, and construction specifications.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead assigned field personnel during daily survey operations.
• Perform high-precision as-built surveys using Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS equipment.
• Establish and verify project control under the direction of senior survey personnel.
• Perform instrument setup, backsight verification, calibration checks, and routine equipment inspections.
• Collect accurate field data while maintaining project tolerances and quality standards.
• Verify measurements through redundant observations and quality control procedures.
• Coordinate daily survey activities with project supervision and construction personnel.
• Prepare and submit complete electronic field data, reports, and documentation.
• Report field discrepancies, conflicts, and potential issues to project management.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and project-specific safety requirements.
• Assist in training Survey Technicians and Instrument Operators.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper handling, storage, and transportation.

Technical Requirements

• Proficient with:
  • Trimble SX10, S9, S7, S5, or equivalent robotic total stations.
  • Trimble R-Series GNSS receivers.
  • Trimble Access.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Trimble Business Center (TBC).
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred).
• Ability to perform work within project tolerances and company quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry survey equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain and active construction sites.
• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment and industrial operations.