Senior Pilot Surveyor/Survey Party Chief

Drone as a Service; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ZenaTech is seeking a Survey Party Chief/Senior Pilot Surveyor to lead drone-based land surveying on residential, commercial, and municipal projects in the Dallas area. This hands-on role requires field leadership, data collection precision, and the ability to manage a small crew outdoors in varying weather.

You will direct a field crew, perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and FEMA elevation surveys, coordinate with office staff, ensure data quality, safety, and proper equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in land surveying, with at least 2 years as a crew chief.
• Strong working knowledge of Spokane County regulations and survey conditions.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and experience with drone technology.
• Proficient in using total stations, GPS, and data collectors (Carlson/Trimble preferred).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two- or three-person field crew in conducting surveys.
• Interpret job scopes, plans, and legal documents to execute surveys accurately.
• Communicate effectively with survey managers, clients, and contractors.
• Operate and troubleshoot survey instruments (total stations, GPS, data collectors).
• Ensure fieldwork is completed efficiently, safely, and accurately.
• Perform field labor tasks such as digging to uncover and set survey monuments; marking/staking points in soil, gravel, or uneven terrain; and carrying and lifting survey/UAS equipment (up to 75 lbs).
• Collect and organize field data for mapping, boundary surveys, and construction projects.
• Document field notes, sketches, job logs, and barcode scans for asset tracking.
• Ensure proper care, transport, and maintenance of survey and UAS equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Washington surveying standards and best practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Data collectors

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson/Trimble

Job description

ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes.

Holt Surveying and Mapping provides professional land surveying, mapping, and geospatial services for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

This position is for our Dallas Office: 651 N. Plano Rd Suite 419, Richardson, TX 75081

Job Description

ZenaTech is seeking a Survey Party Chief/Senior Pilot Surveyor to lead drone-based land surveying operations on a wide range of residential, commercial, and municipal projects. If you're experienced in surveying and drone technology, dependable, and ready to take charge in the field, we want to hear from you.

You will be responsible for directing a field crew in performing boundary, topographic, construction layout, ALTA/NSPS, and FEMA elevation surveys. Your role includes coordinating with office staff, ensuring accurate data collection. This role is hands-on and physically demanding, requiring work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as heavy lifting and manual survey tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a two- or three-person field crew in conducting surveys.
• Interpret job scopes, plans, and legal documents to execute surveys accurately.
• Communicate effectively with survey managers, clients, and contractors.
• Operate and troubleshoot survey instruments (total stations, GPS, data collectors).
• Ensure fieldwork is completed efficiently, safely, and accurately.
• Perform field labor tasks such as digging to uncover and set survey monuments; marking/staking points in soil, gravel, or uneven terrain; and carrying and lifting survey/UAS equipment (up to 75 lbs).
• Collect and organize field data for mapping, boundary surveys, and construction projects.
• Document field notes, sketches, job logs, and barcode scans for asset tracking.
• Ensure proper care, transport, and maintenance of survey and UAS equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Washington surveying standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in land surveying, with at least 2 years as a crew chief.
• Strong working knowledge of Spokane County regulations and survey conditions.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and experience with drone technology.
• Proficient in using total stations, GPS, and data collectors (Carlson/Trimble preferred).
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and experience with drone technology. (High Asset, eligible for Senior Survey Drone Technician)

"We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status."