Survey Party Chief

American Engineering Associates is currently looking for a Survey Party Chief to work with our survey division located in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Successful candidate will be required to have a minimum of 3years experience as a Party Chief.

Primary duties will be leading a one, two or three-person Field Crew completing field surveys by collecting data using GPS equipment, Robotic Total Station or other conventional surveying equipment.

Duties may also include the following:

• Construction Layout as needed. May also need to perform data reduction, field note reduction, cut sheets and/or calculations for layout.
• Will be required to perform manual labor such as cutting and clearing brush and undergrowth for line of sight, digging or shoveling.
• Be able to read and understand deeds, plats, sketches and construction drawings.
• Know basic sources of measurement errors.
• Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects, search for property corners and survey control points.
• Must be experienced in controlling the function of surveying instruments, GPS equipment and calculators.
• Regularly walk, stand, crouch or stoop. Carry equipment up, down and across irregular terrain. Walk over rough, uneven or slippery surfaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Virginia resident
• Ability to work extended hours including Saturdays and ability for potential travel out of town, possibly for a week at a time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.