Survey Party Chief

Total Engineering & Consulting Services, LLC (TEC) is seeking an experienced Party Chief to join our team in Norristown, PA. As a Surveyor with TEC, you will be leading a survey team for the development of mapping and base plans for projects in the water, wastewater, gas, and telecommunications projects. You will be hired with the expectation that you will be required to perform office/CAD work and should be amenable to learning design.

Responsibilities:
Work with a diverse team of project managers, engineers, designers, technical staff, and sub-consultants to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget
Learn and understand TEC and Client standards and survey codes
Operate and maintain all field equipment including total station, GPS rover, data collectors, etc.
Take legible, detailed field notes and photographs
Provide mentorship and training of less experienced field staff
The Surveyor, working with a high degree of independence, will collect data as required in accordance with industry and client specifications, scopes of work, and work plans
Candidate should be able provide technical survey assistance to CAD operators, project managers and designers
Field tasks will include operating surveying instruments, collecting utility data, performing mathematical calculations, reading, and understanding plans, and other duties as assigned
Office tasks will include assisting with the daily preparation for fieldwork, data input and management, research, deed plotting
Must be willing and able to travel to project sites, client's offices, and other TEC offices
Types of surveys include feature survey, existing conditions, construction stakeout, grading plan

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of land survey experience
Minimum of 1 years of experience as a party chief (crew chief/survey lead)
Proficiency in using AutoCAD, Civil 3D are required
Design experience preferred
Self-motivated, proactive with good interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of surveying instruments and equipment, their use and care
Knowledge of QGIS or other GIS platforms a plus
Valid Drivers License
Knowledgeable in the effective practices, methods, and techniques of land surveying
Strong math skills
Be able to carry the survey specific equipment necessary (depending on the assignment, the equipment can weigh more than 50 pounds)
Be able to walk on uneven ground; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Be able to work outdoors on your feet for long periods of time

Benefits:

TEC recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

Flexible work schedule options
Competitive salary and leave accrual
Healthcare benefits (medical, vision, and dental plans available)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE TEC maintains a drug-free workplace. Employees of TEC are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful use of controlled substances. EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TEC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law