Survey Party Chief

Timmons Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Survey Party Chief to join our survey group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for directing the daily activities of assigned Survey Instrument Operators to gather and complete assigned engineering and land surveys.

• Oversee the day-to-day field operations to provide field data for boundary surveys, topographical, and construction stakeout surveys.
• Train and oversee individuals to operate total station, level, GPS, and data collectors for use in the collection of field survey data.
• Establish and set points on construction stakeout projects, including curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, structures, etc.
• Conduct daily maintenance and upkeep of instruments.
• Provide clear and concise field notes, including sketches.
• Oversee the maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and vehicle.

• High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of field survey experience.
• Experience with Leica Robotic Total Stations, Data Collectors, and GPS preferred.
• Experience with DOT transportation surveying a plus.
• Ability to collect field data in an organized, neat, and professional manner for various boundary, topographic, design, and construction staking projects.
• PLS/SI preferred but not required.
• The ability to compute, process, and map field data will provide the right candidate opportunity and advancement.
• AutoCAD experience a plus.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record required.
• Must be willing to travel on occasion.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment over all types of terrain.
• All-weather year-round outdoor work environment, with seasonal extreme heat index and wind-chill factors.
• Other physical attributes of the job, such as hiking, climbing, vegetation management (chopping, cutting, hammering, sawing, etc.).

Timmons Group is a multi-disciplined engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For" by CE News. With more than a dozen offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record's (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms in the country, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and helping our clients achieve their vision resulting in shared success.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.