Survey Party Chief

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D. • Erie, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Erie-area land surveying field crews supporting boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, transportation survey, utility and control work, and infrastructure projects. Guide field crews, run safe and accurate daily survey operations, collect Leica GPS, total station, scanning, control, and construction staking data, and deliver clean field information that supports successful project delivery.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3+ years of experience as a Survey Party Chief or survey crew leader.
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to drive a company vehicle
• Travel regularly to project sites
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Safety mindset, organization, attention to detail, collaboration, integrity, respect, sound judgment, and ownership.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Leica GPS, scanning, total station systems, and data collection survey equipment highly preferred.
• Experience leading field crews across boundary, topographic, construction staking, transportation, or infrastructure survey assignments.
• Ability to work outdoors in physically challenging conditions and traverse uneven ground in all types of weather.
• Comfort collaborating with engineering, GIS, planning, survey, and project delivery teams to meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Curious and improvement-minded approach with the ability to mentor field staff and continuously strengthen field execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily survey field operations, guide field crews, and ensure safe, accurate data collection across dynamic outdoor project environments.
• Conduct daily Tailgate Safety Meetings, support Job Safety Analyses, reinforce field protocols, and maintain safe crew practices.
• Collect, verify, and process survey field data while maintaining organized field notes, sketches, control documentation, and naming conventions.
• Perform control checks, traverse angle closures, level run validations, boundary surveys, construction staking, and topographic surveys.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Land Surveyors on project goals, progress, equipment, timesheets, vehicle use, and field issue resolution.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays
• supplemental benefits
• professional development reimbursement
• shareholders program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED