Survey Party Chief - Lead Field Surveyor for Civil & Rail

W.T. Byler Co, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate matching

Fully comprehensive benefits packages

Employee discounts on consumer goods

Job summary

W.T. Byler Co, Inc. in Houston, Texas is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief responsible for leading survey crews in topographic and boundary surveys for civil and industrial projects. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience and proficiency in using Trimble or Topcon survey equipment.

The role involves setting up survey instruments, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining communication with project teams. Comprehensive benefits include a 401(k) with matching, medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of survey experience, with at least 2 years in a Party Chief or lead role.
• Proficiency with survey equipment and data collection software.
• Understanding of coordinate systems and field-to-finish workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crew for construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys.
• Operate survey instruments and interpret construction plans.
• Communicate with project managers and maintain digital data records.

Skills

Survey experience

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, or related field

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Topcon survey equipment

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

W.T. Byler Co, Inc. in Houston, Texas is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief responsible for leading survey crews in topographic and boundary surveys for civil and industrial projects. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience and proficiency in using Trimble or Topcon survey equipment.

The role involves setting up survey instruments, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining communication with project teams. Comprehensive benefits include a 401(k) with matching, medical, dental, and vision coverage.