Union Party Chief (Survey Technician)
About The Position
Stantec is seeking a full-time Union Party Chief (Survey Technician) for its Santa Barbara, California office. The position reports to the Manager of Land Surveying and is primarily field-based, performing construction layout staking, topographic surveys, and boundary/right-of-way (ROW) surveys. Office support may also be required, including construction calculations and preparation of topographic, boundary/ROW, and exhibit maps. The role leads field survey activities and includes occasional travel to project sites within the work week; weekend stays are typically not required. Allowable lodging and meal costs for travel are reimbursed.
Requirements
- Be a member of, or be willing to join, the IUOE Local 12 union.
- Ability to perform physical work, including strenuous walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and carrying or loading equipment.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings.
- Proficiency with GPS, Trimble robotic Total Stations, and Trimble Access data collection methods.
- Data processing and importing, DTM creation, and knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- At least 5 years of experience in land surveying.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with terrestrial LiDAR.
- Bachelor's or associate degree in Land Surveying.
- California Surveyor's License or Certified Party Chief certification with the IUOE Local 12 Union.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of surveys with minimal supervision.
- Conduct construction layout, topographic, boundary/ROW, and as-built surveys.
- Lead field survey activities and ensure proper safety measures are followed.
- Communicate progress updates, scope changes, and other project impacts to the Project Manager.
- Represent the company and liaise directly with client field representatives and landowners.
- Perform technical survey work in the office when required.
- Manage information flow between the field and office.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate field notes, records, and calculations.
- Perform construction calculations and create topographic, boundary/ROW, and exhibit maps as needed.
Benefits
- Reimbursement of allowable lodging and meal costs for project travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
