Survey Party Chief

North American Rail Solutions•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our team is looking for a Party Chief who is driven to deliver their best work every day and is committed to working collaboratively to achieve shared goals on our projects across the country. If you are looking for a challenge and want to contribute to your professional growth, this is the place for you. If you see yourself on a team that upholds quality work, builds connections with fellow staff, contractors, and clients, and likes to have fun, then do not let a perfect opportunity pass you by.

Requirements

7+ years experience in infrastructure surveying or heavy civil, with experience in track and rail infrastructure a plus
Proven experience with high accuracy surveying using Trimble and Leica field equipment.
Data processing proficient using Autodesk Civil 3D, StarNET, TBC, or similar.
Excellent communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and onsite teams.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growing work environment.
Must be willing to travel extensively and work independently.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and in active rail corridors.
Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract.
Physically able to carry survey equipment up to 50 lbs, and walk long distances on uneven terrain.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, be a resident, and preferably reside in Denver, Colorado or Fort Worth, Texas and willing to travel to be considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating UAVs for survey applications including the possession of a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate a plus

Responsibilities

Perform construction, engineering and track specific survey activities across multiple project sites throughout the US, including layout, staking, control establishment, and as-builts for track, concrete and civil works.
Collect high-accuracy field measurements using GNSS, robotic total stations, rail trolley systems, and UAV platforms as required.
Document daily survey activities including control notes, sketches, photos, and field logs in accordance with company standards.
Establish, maintain, and verify horizontal and vertical control networks to support track geometry, civil works, grading, and alignment verification.
Travel extensively across the US to support project requirements across multiple states.
Deliver clean, validated datasets to support drafting, modeling, and reporting workflows.
Complete onsite field data checks and provide timely documentation and reporting as needed.
Ensure compliance with project standards, specifications, and construction QA/QC protocols.
Act as the primary onsite survey contact, communicating field progress, issues, and resolutions to internal stakeholders and project teams.
Actively participate in the advancement of Tri Innovations’ health and safety program.
Follow applicable safety requirements in active rail corridors, including FRA and site-specific safety expectations.
Maintain survey equipment, ensuring proper storage and calibration, reporting maintenance needs.