Survey Party Chief: Field Lead with Drone/UAS

RETTEW; Uniontown (OH); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

ESOP

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Drone and geospatial tech expansion

Résumé du poste

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field survey operations with opportunities to expand into UAS/drone technology and aerial data collection. This role requires independent leadership of field crews and delivering accurate data to project teams.

Qualified candidates will have hands‑on GPS/GNSS, total stations, and data collectors experience, with strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills. Regional travel across PA/OH/WV is expected.

Qualifications

• Professional field‑survey experience with demonstrated ability to independently perform survey assignments.
• Experience leading or providing direction to survey field crews.
• Hands‑on experience with GPS/GNSS equipment, total stations, and electronic data collectors.
• Professional experience performing field surveys such as boundary, topographic, construction, control, or similar survey work.
• Ability to review field data and identify potential errors, inconsistencies, or missing information.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans and survey‑related information.
• Strong field problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with project managers, office teams, and field personnel.
• Interest in learning or expanding professional UAS/drone surveying capabilities.
• Ability to perform outdoor field work in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to travel regionally based on project needs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles as required.

Responsabilités

• Lead survey crews performing boundary, topographic, construction, control, and other field surveys.
• Plan and independently execute field survey assignments in accordance with project requirements.
• Operate GPS/GNSS equipment, total stations, electronic data collectors, and related survey technology.
• Establish and verify survey control and collect accurate field data.
• Review field information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before delivery to office teams.
• Maintain clear and accurate field notes, records, sketches, and electronic data.
• Interpret project plans, survey information, and field instructions to complete assignments.
• Identify and troubleshoot field conditions that may affect survey accuracy, efficiency, or project delivery.
• Coordinate with Survey Project Managers, Professional Land Surveyors, CAD professionals, engineers, and other project‑team members.
• Direct, train, and mentor survey crew members.
• Maintain survey equipment and support proper equipment care and calibration.
• Perform field work safely in active construction, infrastructure, and other project environments.
• Support UAS/drone field operations based on project needs and individual experience.
• Develop additional capabilities in drone operations, aerial data collection, and related geospatial technologies.

Connaissances

Field leadership

GPS/GNSS

Total stations

Data collection

Field data review

Plan interpretation

Problem solving

Team coordination

UAS / drone interest

Outdoor work

Regional travel

Driver's license

Description du poste

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field survey operations with opportunities to expand into UAS/drone technology and aerial data collection. This role requires independent leadership of field crews and delivering accurate data to project teams.

Qualified candidates will have hands‑on GPS/GNSS, total stations, and data collectors experience, with strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills. Regional travel across PA/OH/WV is expected.