Party Chief - UMIAQ Design

UIC Alaska•Alpine, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UMIAQ Design is seeking a survey Party Chief to support survey projects at Alpine on Alaska’s North Slope. The survey team works on long-term design projects, and the Party Chief will work year-round in the field on a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation with a small team of professionals. The position works on a two- to three-person team collecting field data used to create maps, plans, and construction documents. The Party Chief conducts surveys, gathers and records field data, operates and maintains survey equipment, and communicates with office staff and field teammates. Work may take place in remote Alaska locations, active construction sites, and indoor office settings, with exposure to harsh weather, rugged terrain, and temperatures as low as -50°F.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field, or three years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Familiarity with GPS, traditional, and leveling survey equipment.
Ability to perform accurate measurements and calculations.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate rough or uneven terrain.
Ability to identify and resolve field issues to ensure accurate data collection.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel to remote project locations using aircraft, boats, snow machines, four-wheelers, and other off-road vehicles.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to walk and work on unimproved terrain and active construction sites.

Responsibilities

Conduct field surveys and gather data for site plans, maps, and other documents.
Determine property boundaries, land features, and elevations.
Measure distances, angles, and elevations using specialized survey equipment.
Accurately record physical land characteristics, property lines, and topographical data.
Analyze survey data and prepare detailed reports and drawings for engineering, construction, or land development projects.
Set up, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment in the field, ensuring instruments function properly and adjusting them as needed.
Use GPS systems to position survey markers and benchmarks.
Liaise with office staff and managers regarding survey findings and project requirements.
Collaborate with survey technicians and assistants to complete field surveys efficiently.
Read and interpret maps, construction plans, and related documents.