Survey Party Chief

McGill Associates, PA; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill Associates is a civil engineering firm seeking a skilled land surveyor to support projects across North Carolina and nearby states. Overnight travel is required, and assignments are typically within 1.5 hours of a McGill office.

Responsibilities include collecting field data, documenting work, analyzing public records, and ensuring accurate control networks and topographic locations. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED and 5+ years of surveying experience, plus a valid driver's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 5+ years of professional land surveying experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel overnight across North Carolina and surrounding states.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.
• Competitive salary and benefits; paid time off including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collect field survey data via field collection systems.
• Digitally document all phases of work through notes, reports, and project documentation.
• Analyze and interpret public records and research related to land development.
• Ensure accurate control networks and topographic locations.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Communicate with the public as needed and with McGill staff.
• May supervise field personnel.

Skills

Field surveying

Documentation

Public records analysis

Topography

Equipment maintenance

Public communication

Team collaboration

Supervision (field personnel)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

McGill is a civil engineering firm fostering long-term relationships with the communities that we serve in North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia since 1984. We pride ourselves on transforming the communities where we live and work and our employees are critical to our success. Compensation, benefits, and paid time off help our employees maintain a healthy work/life balance and we are proud to offer competitive salaries, bonuses and a generous benefit package. This position will support projects throughout North Carolina, typically within 1.5 hours of their respective McGill office, but overnight travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect field survey data via collection systems (examples: robotic total station, digital and auto levels, GPS instruments)
• Digitally document all phases of work through field notes, daily reports, and other project documentation
• Analyze and interpret public records and research (examples: deeds, plans, utility records, and other pertinent documents related to land development)
• Ensure accurate control networks and topographical locations
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment and vehicles
• Communicate with the public as needed
• Communicate/collaborate with McGill staff as needed
• May supervise field personnel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED minimum and 5+ years of professional land surveying experience
• Valid driver's license
• Must have the physical ability to work outdoors in all weather for extended periods of time and be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to travel and work on projects throughout North Carolina and the surrounding states
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays

McGill Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We conduct pre-employment drug screens and background, credit, and motor vehicle checks in accordance with all federal and state statutes. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. All McGill Associates' facilities comply with the American with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing and/or speech impairments may contact McGill Associates by dialing 711 to access the State Relay Service for TTY/TDD. Candidates with limited English proficiency may discuss employment opportunities with the help of an interpreter by calling 828.252.0575.