Survey Party Chief/ Technician

Jacobs; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and basic life

401(k) plan

Paid time off (17 days)

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief/Technician in Hawaii. You will lead field crews, collect GNSS data, and support office processing and CAD deliverables. The role requires strong survey skills, independent field leadership, and collaboration with Project Surveyors and Managers.

Office or home-based processing includes control adjustments, traverse computations, and topographic mapping. This position offers a hybrid work model and travel up to 50% across the Hawaiian Islands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive survey experience including at least 2 years serving as a Party Chief or crew lead.
• Associates or bachelor's degree in applicable field.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily field activities and coordinate equipment/logistics.
• Lead a one- or two-person field crew and support data processing.
• Process survey data and prepare deliverables including control adjustments.
• Prepare and edit survey drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads.
• Collaborate with project surveyors/managers and communicate status.
• Travel up to 50% and work outdoors in varied conditions.

Skills

Field leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

GNSS data collection

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge conventional thinking to shape innovative, enduring solutions for tomorrow. If you're seeking a rewarding career alongside the industry's most talented and forward-thinking professionals, Jacobs is where you belong.

We're currently seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief/Technician to support infrastructure and transportation projects throughout Hawaii. This position is ideal for a field-oriented survey professional who can independently lead one- and two-person field crews while also supporting office data processing, CAD production, and survey deliverables. The successful candidate will possess strong technical survey skills, sound judgment in the field, and the ability to work closely with Project Surveyors and Project Managers to deliver high-quality work.

In the field, under the guidance of a Project Surveyor or Project Manager, you will plan daily field activities, coordinate equipment and logistics, identify potential issues before mobilization, and ensure efficient execution of field assignments across the Hawaiian Islands; Oahu residency is preferred.

In the office or from home, you will process survey data and prepare deliverables including control adjustments, traverse computations, topographic mapping, feature coding, surface generation, and QA/QC review.

We'll also ask you to complete the following tasks:

• Work in the field to complete control, boundary, topography, laser scanning, and other tasks on a one or two-person crew
• Collect survey data using GNSS receivers, scanners, total stations, levels, and survey controllers.
• Produce clear and concise field notes and quality field data for post processing.
• Communicate with project manager and/or project surveyor about technical and status aspects of the project
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and varied terrain.
• Perform field data download and reduction, network/traverse adjustments, boundary/control calculation, feature code processing
• Prepare and edit survey drawings in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, or similar software
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols
• Represent Jacobs in the field with a professional image
• Other duties as assigned

Here's what you'll need

• 5+ years of progressive survey experience including at least 2 years serving as a Party Chief or crew lead
• Associates or bachelor's degree in applicable field
• Valid driver's license
• Good social and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $74,500.00 to $130,300.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.