Survey Party Chief: Lead Field Crew for Civil & Rail

W.T. Byler Co., LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate matching and v残

Medical, Dental, Vision

PPO, HSA, FSA

Short term and long term benefits

Employee discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

WT Byler, a Quanta Services Company, seeks an experienced Survey Party Chief in Houston to lead field crews in topographic, boundary, and construction layout surveys for civil, industrial, and railroad projects.

You will set up instruments like total stations and GNSS receivers, interpret plans, perform data checks, and coordinate with project teams. Strong leadership and safety commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of survey experience, including at least 2 years as Party Chief or lead.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate/bachelor's in surveying/geomatics preferred.
• Proficiency with Trimble or Topcon equipment and data collection software.
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, datums, and field-to-finish workflows.
• Ability to process data using AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead a field survey crew to perform construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys for civil, industrial, and railroad projects.
• Set up and operate survey instruments such as total stations and GNSS/GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and control drawings for accurate layout and verification.
• Perform calculations and quality checks to ensure precision in field measurements.
• Communicate with project managers, engineers, and superintendents to coordinate survey activities.
• Maintain field notes, sketches, and digital data records per company standards.
• Train and mentor survey technicians and junior crew members.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and project requirements.
• Perform equipment inspections and basic maintenance to ensure proper functionality.

Skills

Leadership

Field surveys

Data collection

Coordinate systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in surveying/geomatics (preferred)

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Topcon survey equipment

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

WT Byler, a Quanta Services Company, seeks an experienced Survey Party Chief in Houston to lead field crews in topographic, boundary, and construction layout surveys for civil, industrial, and railroad projects.

You will set up instruments like total stations and GNSS receivers, interpret plans, perform data checks, and coordinate with project teams. Strong leadership and safety commitment are essential.