Senior Field Survey Lead Boundaries & Topography

Energy Jobline ZR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan

Job summary

TYPSA, Inc. in the United States seeks a Survey Party Chief for our Phoenix, AZ office. The role focuses on field surveys including boundary and topographic work, with leadership responsibilities guiding day-to-day survey operations.

You will operate total stations and GPS/GNSS, ensure data accuracy, and coordinate with project managers and engineers. Travel 5–10% and mentorship of junior staff are expected as part of a dynamic field team.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school or equivalent; Associate’s or bachelor’s in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of land surveying field experience.
• Ability to perform survey calculations in the field.
• Strong knowledge of survey methods, principles, and procedures.
• Proficiency with survey equipment (total stations, GPS/GNSS, data collectors).
• Ability to work in extreme weather.
• Ability to carry a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Occasional 5–10% travel, mostly in-state.

Responsibilities

• Lead/Perform field surveys, including boundary and topographic.
• Operate and oversee survey instruments (total stations, GPS/GNSS, data collectors).
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all survey data collected in the field.
• Perform complex field calculations and verify measurements.
• Maintain detailed field notes, sketches, and digital records.
• Interpret construction drawings and engineering plans.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior staff.
• Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and care of survey equipment.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot field issues and adjust methods with Survey Group Leader.

Skills

Field surveying

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Data collectors

Mentoring juniors

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in surveying/geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Job description

TYPSA, Inc. in the United States seeks a Survey Party Chief for our Phoenix, AZ office. The role focuses on field surveys including boundary and topographic work, with leadership responsibilities guiding day-to-day survey operations.

You will operate total stations and GPS/GNSS, ensure data accuracy, and coordinate with project managers and engineers. Travel 5–10% and mentorship of junior staff are expected as part of a dynamic field team.