Survey Party Chief- Annapolis Junction, MD

Hillis-CarnesAnnapolis Junction, MD
Onsite

About The Position

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. (HCEA) is seeking multiple Land Surveying Field Crew staff positions, including a Party Chief and Instrument Operator, to join our Surveying, Monitoring, and Instrumentation Group in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Candidates must be competent in setting up survey control and performing data collection of monitoring points in support of excavation and adjacent construction as well as performing construction stakeout and data collection surveys. The field crew works on projects primarily located in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Requirements

  • Competent in setting up survey control and performing data collection of monitoring points in support of excavation and adjacent construction
  • Competent in performing construction stakeout and data collection surveys
  • Able to operate Robotic Total Stations, Field Data Collectors, Digital Levels, and GPS units
  • Competent in Coordinate Geometry and Excel Spreadsheets
  • Able to work independently, solve problems, be organized, and accountable
  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Able to communicate via email
  • Excellent work habits and attendance
  • Able to carry 50 lbs over 800 ft of uneven terrain and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
  • Minimum of 1-year experience working on a survey field crew
  • Valid MD Drivers License
  • Meet additional pre-employment criteria
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Leica field equipment
  • Experience with Leica and Carlson field data collectors
  • Experience with Leica Captivate and Infinity software
  • Experience with AutoCAD with Carlson Survey office software
  • Two or four-year surveying degree
  • CST or LSIT certification

Responsibilities

  • Setting up survey control
  • Performing data collection of monitoring points in support of excavation and adjacent construction
  • Performing construction stakeout
  • Performing data collection surveys
  • Calibrate and care for tribrachs, prism rods, total stations, and all field equipment
  • Organize Survey data on the company server

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Generous paid time off

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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