Survey Party Chief

Kimley-Horn; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

NewParent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Orange, CA is seeking a Survey Field Representative to join our team. This on-site role involves leading field surveys for ALTA, topo and boundary work, and producing field notes, sketches, and data for CAD outputs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years as party chief, a surveying degree, and GPS RTK experience, with strong written and verbal communication skills. We offer a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in surveying or engineering is required.
• LSIT or PLS certification is desirable.
• 10+ years as Chief of Parties or Party Chief.
• Experience with GPS RTK and static data collection.

Responsibilities

• Perform medium-scale field surveys for ALTA, engineering design topo and boundary purposes acting as party chief.
• Prepare field notes and sketches, pre-calc and download field data and process data using Star*Net.
• Research boundary and easement title documents and perform boundary analysis.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce subdivision maps, ALTA survey, topo surveys and other survey maps.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels.

Skills

Field surveying

Leadership of field crew

GPS RTK data collection

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in surveying or engineering

LSIT/PLS certification desirable

Tools

Star*Net

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Survey Field Representative to join the Orange office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Perform medium-scale field surveys for ALTA, engineering design topo and boundary purposes acting in the capacity of the party chief
• Prepare field notes and sketches, pre-calc and download field data and process conventional and GPS data using Star*Net software.
• Research boundary and easement title documents and perform boundary analysis.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA survey, topographic surveys and other various survey related maps or exhibits.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.

Qualifications

• Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) Certification and/or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Certification desired
• 10+ year of experience as a Chief of Parties or Party Chief
• Bachelors in a surveying or engineering curriculum
• Experience utilizing GPS RTK and static data collection
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Salary Range

$80,000 to $120,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.