Land Survey Party Chief

Prudent Engineering • Syracuse, NY

6d • $60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Our mission: Transforming infrastructure for the next generation with passion and kindness.
We provide quality, cost-effective engineering services to state and local governments and private-sector clients across New York State and Pennsylvania. Our project portfolio features experience in bridge, highway, and structural design; condition and safety inspection; civil and site engineering support; construction inspection and administration; survey and mapping; and hydrographic services.
Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Prudent seeks a skilled Land Survey Party Chief to join our team. The Land Survey Party Chief is responsible for leading field survey crews, performing boundary, topographic, construction, and control surveys, and ensuring accurate collection and processing of survey data. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the capability to coordinate with project managers, clients, and office staff to deliver high-quality survey products.

Requirements

• Minimum A.A.S. degree in Land Surveying or related field.
• 5+ years of field surveying experience, including Party Chief responsibilities
• Strong leadership and crew management skills
• Familiar with Trimble S5/S7 Robotics, Trimble R12i RTK, Trimble R10 base station, Trimble TSC5 data collection, Trimble Access, and Trimble digital levels and level run adjustments.
• Working knowledge of CAD software
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads, Autodesk Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and Trimble Business Center are preferred.
• NYS Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) optional, CST preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field survey crews, including crew scheduling, daily task assignments, and on-site oversight to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Conduct boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys, ensuring precise measurements and adherence to project specifications.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to verify accuracy, completeness, and reliability of collected survey data.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to clarify scope, communicate progress, and resolve technical issues.
• Manage accurate field-to-office data transfer, ensuring proper documentation, data verification, and timely processing for deliverables.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment including Total Stations, GPS/GNSS units, and data collectors; analyze data and prepare maps, plats, and reports using CAD software.

Benefits

• A base salary of $60,000 to $90,000 annually, based on experience, plus, prevailing wage rates when applicable.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• PTO plus paid holidays.
• Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.
• Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree