Survey Party Chief (Energy Services)

Schneider Geomatics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Geomatics is seeking a Survey Party Chief for the Energy Services team in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role requires strong leadership in surveying, field operations, and client-facing coordination while maintaining equipment and data integrity.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of party chief experience across utility and construction staking, knowledge of Trimble systems, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as party chief in utility, residential, commercial and highway construction staking, ALTA surveys, route surveys or topographic surveys.
• Pipeline as-builts experience is a plus.
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience is a plus.
• MAOP experience preferred.
• DOT PHMSA drug screen required and a good driving record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Will perform field tasks with occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveying fieldwork and stake out for energy projects.
• Mentor and instruct crew; operate as a one-person crew when required.
• Process and check field data; document field notes per company standards.
• Maintain and care for vehicles and equipment and ensure safety.
• Adapt to client needs and travel as required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Self-discipline

Tools

Trimble GPS

VRS networks

Robotic total stations

TBC processing software

Trimble data collectors

Job description

Position: Survey Party Chief (Energy Services)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Job Id: 213

# of Openings: 1

Schneider Geomatics is currently looking for a Survey Party Chief for our Energy Services team located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

• 5+ years or more of responsible party chief experience in Utility, Residential, Commercial and Highway construction staking, ALTA surveys, Route surveys and Topographic surveys with an emphasis on utility transmission and distribution projects.
• Experience with pipeline as-builts is a plus.
• Candidate should possess strong leadership skills to effectively mentor and instruct crew and team members.
• Candidate should be self-disciplined as position will often require working as a "one person crew".
• Extensive knowledge of Trimble equipment - GPS base and rover units, VRS networks, Robotic total stations, Digital level, Trimble data collectors and TBC processing software.
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience is a plus
• Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) experience is preferred.
• Acceptable driving record and DOT PHMSA drug screen required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Take resource information and supervisor instructions to efficiently complete tasks within designated budgets.
• Follow industry and company standards and procedures.
• Process and check field data.
• Document in field notes each project according to company standards.
• Provide responsible care for vehicles and equipment.
• Depending on client needs, some overnight travel may be required.

We offer a generous compensation in addition to an array of benefits to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401K match, paid time off benefits, and other voluntary benefit options.

Schneider Geomatics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.