Party Chief​/Project Surveyor; Field to Finish

Party Chief/Project Surveyor (Field to Finish)

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$62,200.00/yr - $/yr

Field duties:

• Perform control, boundary, topography, laser scanning and other tasks.
• Perform construction staking.
• Collect survey data using GNSS receivers, scanners, total stations, levels, and survey controllers.
• Produce clear and concise field notes and quality field data.
• Communicate with supervisor and office staff about important aspects of the project.
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and varied terrain.

Office duties:

• Field crew setup.
• Geodetic control network planning and design.
• Control survey processing and adjustment.
• Construction staking preparation and quality checking.
• Feature processing of topographic field data.
• Generating, editing and clean‑up of Digital Terrain Models (DTM).
• Title commitment review.
• Public records research.
• COGO calculations and boundary resolution.
• Writing property descriptions.
• Obtaining permits.
• Obtaining Right of Entry.
• Ensuring all QC plans are followed.
• Assisting PM in estimating surveying tasks.
• Scheduling tasks.
• Collaborating with a multi‑discipline team.
• Adhering to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols.
• Participating in department and field crew training.
• Representing Jacobs with professionalism.

• Experience working with surveying data using Civil3D, Microstation, Open Roads, or similar CAD program.
• Proven ability to complete all technical aspects of a surveying task.
• Good social and communication skills.
• Reputation as a trusted and respected member of the surveying community.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (mostly within California, Nevada, and Arizona).
• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks.
• Experience with Trimble equipment and software (desired).
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field (desired).
• 3 to 5 years of experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief, Survey Technician, or Project Surveyor.

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• Discounted company stock options.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
• Performance and discretionary bonuses, potential merit increases.

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. Employment is open for at least 3 days.