Senior Survey Field Lead - Northeast Projects

WSP; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement/voting leave

Naturalization proceedings attendance

Job summary

WSP in Lawrenceville, NJ is seeking an experienced Senior Survey Party Chief to lead field operations across the Northeast. The role includes mentoring Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators, coordinating with office staff, and delivering accurate surveys for commercial, transportation, environmental, and energy projects.

You will work outdoors with a range of survey instruments, download data, and prepare reports and sketches.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; higher education in land surveying or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of land surveying/geospatial experience.
• Strong knowledge of survey equipment, practices, and procedures.
• Willingness to mentor Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators.
• Valid state driver’s license; pass required screenings.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills; detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently or with a team; adapt to project needs.
• Flexible schedules; may extend beyond typical hours.
• Physical ability to walk long distances and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey work in a senior capacity, either independently or mentoring juniors.
• Interact with office staff and management daily.
• Work on diverse Northeast projects across sectors (commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, energy).
• Occasionally travel outside the Northeast; projects may be outdoors in various environments.
• Use survey instruments and equipment; prepare clear notes and sketches.
• Download field data daily and provide reports/summary of field work as needed.
• Interact with clients/public in the field and represent WSP professionally.
• Perform additional duties as required by business needs.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Mentoring Jr Party Chiefs

Team leadership

Field survey

Communication skills

Independent worker

Flexibility/scheduling

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in surveying or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Leica Infinity

Job description

WSP in Lawrenceville, NJ is seeking an experienced Senior Survey Party Chief to lead field operations across the Northeast. The role includes mentoring Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators, coordinating with office staff, and delivering accurate surveys for commercial, transportation, environmental, and energy projects.

You will work outdoors with a range of survey instruments, download data, and prepare reports and sketches.