Survey Party Chief

Job description

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative professionals, then Jacobs is where you belong. As a Survey Party Chief based in Colorado, your role goes beyond traditional surveying. You’ll be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, working on some of the nation’s most impactful infrastructure projects.

From transportation networks to urban development, your work will help transform communities. At Jacobs you will have access to industry-leading technology and advanced surveying methods. Every project brings an opportunity to learn, grow, and push boundaries. We invest in your future through training, mentorship, and clear career paths so you can build the future you envision.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Understand project scopes, client expectations, and deliverables in coordination with Project Managers.
• Support and uphold project safety plans, ensuring full compliance with safety protocols.
• Perform field surveys including control networks, boundary, topographic, and laser scanning tasks.
• Collect survey data using Trimble GNSS receivers, total stations, digital levels, laser scanners, and data collectors.
• Ensure field work complies with local, state, and national regulations.
• Produce clear, detailed field notes and deliver high-quality data for office processing.
• Maintain organized records of survey activities and ensure data integrity.
• Perform routine equipment checks and calibrations.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and challenging environments.
• Operate independently with strong task focus and accountability.
• Represent Jacobs in the field with professionalism and integrity.
• Stay current with emerging surveying technologies and recommend improvements for efficiency. Why

Join Jacobs? At Jacobs, you’ll work on transformative projects that shape communities and improve lives. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, innovative environment. #LI_JM5 #WCTRANSPORTATION

• 2+ years of experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief, or Survey Technician.

Experience with the following disciplines is preferred

• topographic design surveys, laser scanning, UAV pilot, subsurface utilities, boundary and/or ROW.
• 2+ years of experience in the industry with a proven ability to complete all aspects of a field surveying task.
• Reputation as a trusted and respected member of the surveying community.
• Must have good social and communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED. Ideally, you'll also have
• Experience with Trimble equipment and software is preferred.
• FAA Part 107 pilot’s certificate.
• CST, LSI, or PLS certification.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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