Survey Party Chief

Roaring Fork Engineering (RFE) is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our team in Carbondale. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills and must have experience in the following areas: boundary, easement, right of ways, topo surveys, GPS RTK and Static surveys, design surveys, and construction layout.

All applications will be kept strictly confidential. Please provide a cover letter with your resume. Must be authorized to work in the US.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct field surveys, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, and control network establishment.
• Ensure accurate collection and recording of field survey data using various surveying equipment and technologies, such as Trimble total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Set up and operate surveying instruments to measure distances, angles, elevations, and contours.
• Prepare and review survey reports, maps, and drawings to present survey findings to project managers and clients.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure it is in proper working condition by conducting regular inspections and calibrations.
• Stay updated with the latest surveying techniques, technologies, and industry best practices to continuously improve surveying processes.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of Land Surveying experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Physically capable of performing typical land surveying tasks including the ability to carry 50 lbs. of survey gear through mountainous terrain
• Detailed understanding of coordinate systems
• Ability to work independently or as part of a crew
• Motivated problem solver
• Ability to work long hours when needed with occasional out-of-town travel
• Strong desire to live, work and play in Western Colorado
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS

• Colorado LSI or PLS
• Experience as a Party Chief
• Civil 3D experience
• Trimble software and hardware experience
• Diverse surveying experience with GPS and conventional surveying equipment including boundary retracement, construction staking, topographic mapping, and legal description preparation

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $32 -$37 dependent on relevant experience. We offer overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week. We also provide:

• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
• Full coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance
• 3% 401k retirement contribution
• Paid time off including sick days, vacation, two wellness days, and holidays
• Paid training opportunities
• An Aspen Ski Pass with a flexible schedule to make the most of it

OUR CULTURE

Culture has a lot of definitions, but RFE views culture as how we get the everyday work done together. It’s a combination of our six core values and implicit office norms that our employees understand and follow. Our core values are excellence, integrity, teamwork, open-mindedness, transparency, and trustworthiness. We aspire to live by these values every day, and we strive to hire and retain people that align with our culture.

THE FUN STUFF

Ranked as a 2025 Best Place to Work in Engineering by Best Companies Group

We’re a team that believes in working hard and playing harder. Our office, located in the picturesque Roaring Fork Valley, is just moments away from trails, slopes, and rivers for endless outdoor adventures. We’re pet-friendly and promote flexible schedules (including a ski pass) for those perfect powder days. Our team enjoys golfing days and Heli ski trips together every year. Despite our fast-paced environment, we prioritize maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Our services mainly cater to the Roaring Fork Valley, including Aspen, Snowmass, Carbondale, Basalt, and Glenwood Springs. However, our expertise also extends to other mountain communities in Colorado like Pagosa Springs, Telluride, and Vail. Our diverse clientele includes the City of Aspen, Habitat for Humanity, Aspen Skiing Company, Pitkin County, the Town of Carbondale, Basalt Sanitation District, and numerous architects and developers.