Junior Party Chief

Overview

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• This is a full-time position performing survey field work in a supporting role under the guidance of a party chief. The position may also involve performing survey field work in a leading role when needed, either working independently or with an instrument operator.
• Candidates will interact with office staff and the management team as needed.
• Candidates can expect to work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy projects.
• Candidates can expect to work on project sites within the greater Boston Area, the entire state of Massachusetts, and occasionally outside this area with travel as required.
• Candidates will utilize a variety of survey instruments and other equipment to obtain measurements and perform field surveys.
• Candidates will prepare notes and sketches in a clear and legible manner.
• Candidates may interact with clients and the public while in the field and need to represent WSP in a positive and professional manner.
• Candidates may be asked to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Candidates are required to exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• High School diploma or GED required; higher education in land surveying or an associated field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in land surveying and geospatial services.
• Basic knowledge of common survey equipment, practices, and procedures.
• A willingness to learn.
• Successful completion and passing of WSP's Motor Vehicle and Background screening.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently with supervision or as part of a team to complete field tasks.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of this position, including walking long distances and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and out-of-town work as required by project needs.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related discipline.
• OSHA 10 or other safety training certifications.
• Progressing toward LSIT or CST certifications.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, LECIA Infinity or other drafting/data processing programs.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $47,700 - $78,760

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets, partnering with clients to help communities prosper.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes—including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders—will become the property of WSP, and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation—no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.