Survey Party Chief

AI Engineers, Inc.; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid HSA contributions

401k match

Competitive PTO package

ESOP program

Mentorship and advancement opportunity

Flexible work environment

Job summary

AI Engineers, Inc. (AIE) is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our survey team in Middletown, CT, supporting surrounding areas.

This is an immediate opening for a highly organized land survey professional with leadership experience in boundary and topographic surveys, bridge and road surveys, construction surveying for layout and contractor checks. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well

Qualifications

• 5+ years of survey experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• AutoCAD drawing experience strongly preferred.
• Certified Survey Technician level III or above preferred.
• Experience with Robotic Total Station, or similar, is preferred.
• Experience in boundary and topographic surveys, bridge and road surveys, construction surveying for layout & contractor checks, or related strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveys of state, municipal and private infrastructure such as building and facility sites, open land, development sites, roadways, bridges, streetscapes, residential and commercial developments, and construction sites in urban and suburban areas
• Work well in a team setting as well as independently when using robotic instruments and/or GPS on assignments
• Anticipates field and office challenges by thinking several steps ahead and addressing issues before they affect schedule or quality.
• Reviews project information with a forward‑looking mindset, identifying missing data, conflicts, or future survey requirements.
• Demonstrates strong critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate project needs, risks, and questions before they arise.
• Collects, verifies, and documents survey data to support accurate mapping, plans, and project deliverables.
• Communicates field findings, potential issues, and follow‑up needs clearly to project managers, engineers, and other team members.
• Performs work in accordance with established survey procedures, safety requirements, and applicable standards.
• Utilizes survey technology and software to support efficient data collection, processing, and coordination between field and office teams.

Skills

Survey experience

Driver's license

AutoCAD

Robotic Total Station

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Bridge and road surveys

Construction surveying

Team leadership

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Robotic Total Station

Job description

AI Engineers, Inc. (AIE) is looking for a Survey Party Chief to join our survey team based in Middletown, CT, supporting surrounding areas. This is an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, highly-organized land survey professional with leadership experience in boundary and topographic surveys, bridge and road surveys, construction surveying for layout & contractor checks, and land records research. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative consulting firm. This position includes opportunities for personal and professional development and growth.

AIE's industry-leading compensation/benefits package features

• company-paid HSA contributions
• 401k match
• competitive PTO package
• ESOP program
• mentorship and advancement opportunities
• flexible work environment

Our top-tier benefits programs reflect our passion and culture for investing in our people.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 5+ years of Survey experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• AutoCAD drawing experience strongly preferred
• Certified Survey Technician level III or above preferred.
• Experience with Robotic Total Station, or similar, is preferred.
• Experience in boundary and topographic surveys, bridge and road surveys, construction surveying for layout & contractor checks, or related strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveys of state, municipal and private infrastructure such as building and facility sites, open land, development sites, roadways, bridges, streetscapes, residential and commercial developments, and construction sites in urban and suburban areas
• Work well in a team setting as well as independently when using robotic instruments and/or GPS on assignments
• Anticipates field and office challenges by thinking several steps ahead and addressing issues before they affect schedule or quality.
• Reviews project information with a forward‑looking mindset, identifying missing data, conflicts, or future survey requirements.
• Demonstrates strong critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate project needs, risks, and questions before they arise.
• Collects, verifies, and documents survey data to support accurate mapping, plans, and project deliverables.
• Communicates field findings, potential issues, and follow‑up needs clearly to project managers, engineers, and other team members.
• Performs work in accordance with established survey procedures, safety requirements, and applicable standards.
• Utilizes survey technology and software to support efficient data collection, processing, and coordination between field and office teams.

Skills & Abilities

• A self-starter with the ability to lead survey crew teams and manage multiple and concurrent projects/assignments
• Must be proficient and have experience in survey equipment and process as well as development of final mapping, reports, and survey data recording.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Understanding the variety of project delivery methods and direct experience in Design-Build projects
• Ability and willingness to travel to work sites.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, negotiations and decision‑making skills.
• Occasional to moderate travel may be required.

AIE is a multi-disciplinary, ENR-500 company with 13 offices in the U.S and over 350 employees. We are an engineering consulting firm providing Bridge, Transportation, Construction Engineering, Water/Wastewater, Site/Civil, Building Systems, Design-Build, Survey/Mapping, and Technology services to public and private clients nationwide. Design, Analysis, Inspection & Evaluation are among the core expertise of the firm, earning us a national reputationforserving on major projects in over 20 states. AIE integrates advanced equipment and technology into our infrastructure engineering services, including drones,laser scanning, artificial intelligence, and point-cloud mapping. Armed with this tech, we are enabling our engineers to perform their work at the highest level.

AIE is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. AIE fully endorses equal opportunity for all. EOE/M/F/D/VEV