Party Chief - Survey

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off (PTO)

Health, dental, and pet health plans

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Party Chief to transport and set up surveying instruments and prepare job sites for survey work.

You will run Trimble or Topcon GPS systems, data collectors, level loops, and total stations to achieve accurate topographic surveys for engineering design. The role requires fieldwork, documenting observations, and collaboration with project teams across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Attention to detail and accurate note keeping is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate surveying equipment (Trimble/Topcon GPS, data collectors, and robotic total stations).
• Run level loops and perform topo surveys with good vertical control.
• Locate property corners and prepare metes-and-bounds sketches or field notes.
• Photograph property corners and document measurements with point numbers.
• Upload field data for CAD work and maintain thorough project notes.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Detail oriented

Education

HS Graduate or GED

Job description

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee‑owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee‑owned. Client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As an Party Chief at LJA Engineering, you will be responsible for transporting and setting up instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing job site for survey.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Be proficient in running all surveying equipment (Trimble or Topcon GPS with data collects) and Trimble Robotic total stations with data collectors.
• Use Level instruments to run level loops to get the best vertical control and better accuracy when performing topographic surveys in parking areas and along street and roads for engineering design.
• Party chief should be able to calculate the position of property corners on properties and along street and road right‑of -ways.
• Be able to prepare a working sketch of a metes and bounds description or field notes description of a property.
• With working sketch and metes and bounds description, the party chief should be able to locate sufficient property corners to set the missing corners before leaving the sit, if possible.
• When locating the property corners, party chief should take photos of the property corner found, including measuring the size of the corner found and include the point number when the property corner is tied in.
• Upload existing text files into the data collector for each project, as well and downloading the data and creating a text file for CAD work.
• Good note keeper that pays attention to details and follows instructions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• HS Graduate or GED

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting/carrying of 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds
• Driving to and from various project sites
• Walking and working outdoors under variable weather conditions.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners(and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off:PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support:Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support:Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses:Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact:Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development:Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth:Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture:LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

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