Party Chief - Surveying

WSP • Lawrence Township, NJ

18h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is searching for an experienced Party Chief - Surveying to join their Land Surveying and Geospatial Team in Lawrenceville, NJ, supporting various Northeast surveying and geomatic projects. This full-time role involves leading survey field work independently or mentoring junior staff, interacting with office staff and management daily. The position will work on diverse projects across commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy sectors, primarily outdoors on project sites within the Northeast region, with potential travel outside this area.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required but ideal candidates will have obtained higher education in the field of land surveying or an associated field.
• 5+ years of experience in the field of land surveying and geospatial services or an associated field.
• Possess advanced knowledge of most survey equipment, practices, and procedures.
• Possess a willingness to mentor and teach Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators while being willing to continue learning themselves.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle and Background screening.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and should be detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently with supervision or as part of a team to complete field tasks related to land surveying.
• Ability to work flexible schedules conducive to project-specific needs that may extend beyond the typical work hours or work weeks.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of this position may include walking long distances and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Equivalent experience in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Possess OSHA 10, or other types of safety training certifications.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Leica Infinity or other drafting / data processing programs a plus.
• Knowledge of Leica survey equipment.
• Possess FAA part 107 remote pilot certificate.
• Experience with NJDOT Projects.
• Experience in most types of survey work including but not limited to traditional boundary and topographic location surveys, utility surveys, right of way surveys, construction stakeout and monitoring, 3D laser scanning, and more.

Responsibilities

• Perform survey field work in an experienced leading role either working independently or working with and mentoring Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators.
• Interact with office staff and the management team on a daily basis.
• Work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy projects.
• Work on project sites within the Northeast region, but there may be occasions where project sites are located outside of this area and travel may be a possibility.
• Utilize a variety of survey instruments and other equipment to obtain measurements and perform field surveys.
• Prepare notes and sketches in a clear and legible manner.
• Ensure survey field data from each day is downloaded and provide reports and summaries for field work when needed.
• Interact with clients and the public while in the field often acting as the main point of contact in the field and need to represent WSP in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees