Senior Survey Party Chief | GPS & Field Leader

Wood Patel & Associates Inc; Phoenix, Mesa (AZ, AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO plan

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer matching

LTD/STD/Life Insurance

In-house training events

Mentorship program

Employee Appreciation events

Job summary

Wood, Patel & Associates, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a full-time Survey Party Chief to join our civil engineering team. The role emphasizes field leadership, accuracy in measurements, and strong client relationships.

The candidate should have 5+ years of land surveying experience, a valid AZ driver's license, and preferably AZ licensure/certification. Travel to project sites may be required; we offer comprehensive benefits and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years land surveying experience.
• Arizona driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of the Public Land Survey System, Arizona Boundary Survey Minimum Standards, municipal survey requirements, and ALTA/NSPS Minimum Standards.
• Ability to read construction plans, details, and specifications; locate as-builts and report discrepancies; perform calculations in field; and maintain quality control throughout project duration.

Responsibilities

• Proficient with static and real-time Trimble GPS, robotic total stations, digital levels, and Trimble data collectors.
• Experienced with Trimble Business Center.
• Knowledge of Control, Boundary, ALTA, and Topographic Surveys.
• Proficient with construction staking for roadways, utilities, residential, commercial, and structural projects.
• Ability to maintain and develop client relationships.
• Experienced in employee supervision, development, and mentoring.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

Trimble GPS

Robotic total stations

Trimble Business Center

ALTA/NSPS standards

Public Land Survey System

Client relations

Supervision

Communication

Reading plans

Education

Arizona surveying license/certification

Job description

Wood, Patel & Associates, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a full-time Survey Party Chief to join our civil engineering team. The role emphasizes field leadership, accuracy in measurements, and strong client relationships.

The candidate should have 5+ years of land surveying experience, a valid AZ driver's license, and preferably AZ licensure/certification. Travel to project sites may be required; we offer comprehensive benefits and mentorship.