Survey Party Chief

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Carrollton, TN

About The Position

The Survey Party Chief oversees land surveys and directs and supervises a survey crew in making accurate measurements and determining site layouts to support unit installation and other project disciplines. The role provides data about land and nearby features—including shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions—for engineering, construction, and other purposes. Duties include planning surveys, assessing terrain and potential construction sites, managing and training survey personnel, and coordinating survey findings with engineering, architectural, client, and other project teams. The position uses surveying systems, instruments, GPS, CAD, and related software to collect, verify, calculate, document, and interpret survey data. It also leads and supports site safety processes and is designated safety-sensitive. The work is performed in construction-site and office environments. Site conditions may include cramped or awkward workspaces, uneven terrain, extreme heat or cold, inclement weather, dust, bright or low lighting, distracting noise, and hazardous equipment. Physical duties include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances; repetitive hand movements; and potentially working above five feet and climbing or balancing on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. The role may involve working up to 12-hour shifts performing hard physical labor in varying conditions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in industrial construction with layout or survey responsibilities, including some supervision experience.
Working knowledge of mathematics for problem-solving and verification of calculations.
Ability to gather physical survey data and document technical design details.
Ability to use AutoCAD to overlay detailed designs and check or troubleshoot discrepancies.
Ability to analyze physical, survey, or geographic data; survey land to measure or determine features; create maps; and determine operational criteria or specifications.
Ability to use Bluebeam for PDF work.
Ability to coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, and other departments or disciplines.
Experience directing surveying activities and training personnel in proper operating procedures.
Ability to calculate geographic positions from survey data.
Must have all necessary tools identified in the Rod Buster tool list.
Ability to use a tape measure and calculate decimals of a foot.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal or civil background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

Drone certification with topographic survey experience.
NCCER Site Layout certification.
NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership certification.
NCCER Project Supervision certification.
NCCER Project Management certification.
OSHA 10 certification.
OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Perform the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under supervision.
Use Google Earth, BlueBeam Revu, Agtek, AutoCAD, Carlson GPS, and Leica, Topcon, or Trimble systems as applicable.
Read and understand L1 schedules and drawings.
Create models using Leica, Topcon, or Trimble systems and become drone-certified for topographic surveys.
Verify the accuracy of survey measurements and calculations collected at survey sites.
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other terrain or installation characteristics.
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys, and certify and assume liability for work performed.
Use AutoCAD to prepare or supervise preparation of survey data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents; import and export files, including LN3 files; and pull measurements for takeoffs.
Use Carlson GPS to set up a PD-10.
Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries using northing and easting, transits, levels, and satellite-based GPS.
Record survey results, including land features’ shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions.
Coordinate survey findings with engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others involved in projects.
Establish fixed points for mapping using geodetic and engineering instruments.
Train instrument personnel, rodmen, and helpers, and direct their survey and map-drafting work.
Adjust surveying instruments to maintain accuracy and troubleshoot GPS connectivity with equipment.
Plan and conduct ground surveys to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements, including site calibration or localization.
Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or direct others in preparing them.
Lead and support safety processes and programs, engage the work team in preventing injuries, watch for hazards, report concerns, and use stop-work authority until safety issues are resolved.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Wellness program.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid vacation and holiday time.
Sick time and dependent sick time.
Company-matched 401(k) plan.
Adoption reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Vendor discounts.
Employment referral program.
AD&D insurance.
Pre-tax accounts.
Voluntary legal plan.
B&V Credit Union.
Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
Employee stock ownership and sharing in the financial rewards of company success.