Job Title: Survey Party Chief

Job Description

An established engineering firm is seeking to hire a talented Survey Party Chief with at least 3 years of experience. The role involves conducting topographic, property boundary, and construction surveys for municipal, DOT, and federal clients. This position requires a blend of field and office work, primarily working on projects across Kansas and parts of Missouri.

Pay is depending on experience $30/hr - $36/hr

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, property boundary, and construction surveys for municipal, DOT, and federal clients.
• Follow instructions from the survey leader to learn and improve.
• Read and interpret documents such as deeds and plans.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles.
• Collaborate with team members and assist with field checks.
• Teach and mentor other team members on survey techniques.
• Use survey tools and software to perform surveys.
• Verify that field conditions match drawings.
• Avoid measurement errors.
• Enter field data and create maps using calculators or software.
• Complete administrative tasks like time and mileage sheets.
• Follow safety procedures, especially around traffic and railroads.
• Be dependable, organized, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• Be a self-starter.

Essential Skills

• Surveying experience, including topographic and property boundary surveys.
• Proficiency with survey tools and software.
• Ability to read and interpret deeds and plans.
• Experience maintaining equipment and vehicles.
• Skill in teaching and mentoring other team members.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma, with some college preferred.
• Willingness to work towards licensure as a professional Land Surveyor.
• 3 years’ experience as a survey crew chief.
• Driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily field-based, with 90% of the time spent in the field and 10% in the office. The firm provides all necessary tools, equipment, and clothing. Employees receive a company cell phone and credit card for field expenses. Travel is required, with projects lasting from a few days to several months. The company covers all travel, lodging, and food expenses. The survey team participates in conferences and events organized by professional surveyor societies in Kansas and Missouri. All travel arrangements are handled by the manager.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $74880.00/yr.

Medical, dental, and vision
PTO
Eight paid holidays
Flextime
Career development and continuing education programs
Life and disability insurance
Professional association memberships

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $62,400 - $74,880