Lead Field Surveyor – Water & Wastewater Infra

Artesian Water Company

Newark (DE)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Artesian Water Company seeks a Survey Party Chief to lead field surveying for water and wastewater projects. You will operate GPS/GNSS equipment and robotic total stations, establish survey control, and collect precise field data to support the Systems Planning and Design Department.

You will review plans and deeds, document site features, perform staking, and coordinate with owners, contractors, and engineers.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
Three to five years of progressive land surveying experience.
Experience operating GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic total stations, levels, and electronic data collectors.
Ability to read and interpret survey plans, deeds, plats, easements, and property records.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy; able to lead a field crew.

Responsibilities

Lead daily field surveying activities and coordinate the work of survey crew members.
Perform boundary, topographic, utility, construction, and as-built surveys for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Operate GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic total stations, levels, data collectors, and other surveying equipment.
Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, elevations, and horizontal and vertical control.
Collect accurate field measurements and record property, utility, topographic, and infrastructure information.
Locate and document existing water, wastewater, stormwater, utility, roadway, and other site features.
Perform construction staking, utility layout, elevation checks, and other field surveying services as required.
Review deeds, plats, easements, right-of-way information, construction plans, and other documents to support field surveying activities.
Verify field conditions against existing plans, drawings, GIS information, and survey records.
Ensure field notes, measurements, sketches, photographs, and electronic survey data are complete and accurate.
Download, organize, and transfer survey data for use by surveyors, engineers, designers, GIS staff, and other project personnel.
Identify potential discrepancies or issues in the field and communicate them to the Professional Land Surveyor, engineers, or project manager.
Maintain and inspect surveying equipment and report equipment issues or calibration needs.
Utilize CAD, GIS, surveying, and other technical software to process and analyze survey information.
Ensure surveying equipment, vehicles, tools, and materials are properly secured and maintained.
Coordinate with property owners, contractors, utility representatives, developers, and other stakeholders while conducting fieldwork.
Follow applicable surveying standards, company procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment for the survey crew, particularly near roadways, construction areas, excavation sites, and operating utility facilities.
Assist with training and mentoring Survey Technicians and other field personnel.
Assist the Professional Land Surveyor with preparation and review of survey documents, plats, exhibits, and other project deliverables.
Assist with consultant and contractor coordination as needed.