Survey Party Chief

Jacobs; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Colorado is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join a collaborative team delivering infrastructure projects. You’ll perform field surveys, manage data, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with Project Managers.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in surveying, experience with topographic surveys, laser scanning, UAVs, subsurface utilities, and boundary work. Travel up to 50% and Trimble experience are preferred. Jacobs offers growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief, or Survey Technician.
• Experience with topographic design surveys, laser scanning, UAV pilot, subsurface utilities, boundary and/or ROW preferred.
• 2+ years of industry experience with field surveying tasks.
• Reputation as a trusted and respected member of the surveying community.
• Good social and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scopes, client expectations, and deliverables with Project Managers.
• Support and uphold project safety plans and ensure safety protocol compliance.
• Perform field surveys including control networks, boundary, topographic, and laser scanning tasks.
• Collect survey data using Trimble GNSS receivers, total stations, digital levels, laser scanners, and data collectors.
• Ensure field work complies with local, state, and national regulations.
• Produce clear, detailed field notes and deliver high-quality data for office processing.
• Maintain organized records of survey activities and ensure data integrity.
• Perform routine equipment checks and calibrations.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and challenging environments.
• Operate independently with strong task focus and accountability.
• Represent Jacobs in the field with professionalism and integrity.
• Stay current with emerging surveying technologies and recommend improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Field surveying

Topographic surveys

Laser scanning

UAV pilot

Subsurface utilities

Boundary/ROW

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble equipment

Trimble software

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative professionals, then Jacobs is where you belong.

As a Survey Party Chief based in Colorado, your role goes beyond traditional surveying. You’ll be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, working on some of the nation’s most impactful infrastructure projects. From transportation networks to urban development, your work will help transform communities.

At Jacobs you will have access to industry-leading technology and advanced surveying methods. Every project brings an opportunity to learn, grow, and push boundaries. We invest in your future through training, mentorship, and clear career paths so you can build the future you envision.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Understand project scopes, client expectations, and deliverables in coordination with Project Managers.
• Support and uphold project safety plans, ensuring full compliance with safety protocols.
• Perform field surveys including control networks, boundary, topographic, and laser scanning tasks.
• Collect survey data using Trimble GNSS receivers, total stations, digital levels, laser scanners, and data collectors.
• Ensure field work complies with local, state, and national regulations.
• Produce clear, detailed field notes and deliver high-quality data for office processing.
• Maintain organized records of survey activities and ensure data integrity.Perform routine equipment checks and calibrations.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and challenging environments.
• Operate independently with strong task focus and accountability.
• Represent Jacobs in the field with professionalism and integrity.
• Stay current with emerging surveying technologies and recommend improvements for efficiency.

Why Join Jacobs?

At Jacobs, you’ll work on transformative projects that shape communities and improve lives. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Here’s what you'll need

• 2+ years of experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief, or Survey Technician.
• Experience with the following disciplines is preferred topographic design surveys, laser scanning, UAV pilot, subsurface utilities, boundary and/or ROW.
• 2+ years of experience in the industry with a proven ability to complete all aspects of a field surveying task.
• Reputation as a trusted and respected member of the surveying community.
• Must have good social and communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience with Trimble equipment and software is preferred.
• FAA Part 107 pilot’s certificate.
• CST, LSI, or PLS certification.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $58,200.00 to $100,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 18, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.