Survey Party Chief - Field Leadership & Travel

UES; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field operations on diverse surveying projects in California. You will operate robotic total stations, GPS, terrestrial scanners, and digital levels to collect accurate data while mentoring a survey crew and documenting field work.

This role requires extensive outdoor work, adherence to safety protocols, and frequent travel up to 70% to support projects and client engagements. A valid driver’s license and strong data accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience as a Party Chief.
• Proven ability to lead field survey operations and crews.
• Ability to interpret design/construction plans and legal deeds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct control, route, topographic, boundary, and construction surveys to project specs.
• Operate robotic total stations, GPS, scanners, and digital levels in the field.
• Prepare daily field reports and maintain accurate survey records.
• Lead and mentor a survey crew and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Field data collection

Interpretation of plans

Metes and bounds reading

Strong attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Robotic total stations

GPS systems

Terrestrial scanners

Digital levels

Survey field notebooks

Job description

UES is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field operations on diverse surveying projects in California. You will operate robotic total stations, GPS, terrestrial scanners, and digital levels to collect accurate data while mentoring a survey crew and documenting field work.

This role requires extensive outdoor work, adherence to safety protocols, and frequent travel up to 70% to support projects and client engagements. A valid driver’s license and strong data accuracy are essential.