Experienced Party Chief - Surveying

WSP is currently searching for a Experienced Party Chief - Surveying to join our Land Surveying and Geospatial Team. This position will sit in our Worcester, MA office supporting various Northeast surveying and geomatic projects. Be a part of a growing group of survey professionals working on a wide variety of internal and external projects and help our clients meet their objectives and solve their challenges.

• This is a full-time position performing survey field work in a leading role either working independently or working with and mentoring Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators.
• Candidates will also interact with office staff and the management team on a daily basis.
• Candidates can expect to work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy projects.  
• Candidates can expect to work on project sites within the Northeast region – primarily New York & New England, but there may be occasions where project sites are located outside of this area and travel may be a possibility. Project sites may be located in rural areas, urban environments, and everything in between with the majority of the work being outdoors.  
• Candidates will utilize a variety of survey instruments and other equipment to obtain measurements and perform field surveys. Candidates will also prepare notes and sketches in a clear and legible manner.
• Candidates will ensure survey field data from each day is downloaded and provide reports and summaries for field work when needed
• Candidates may interact with clients and the public while in the field often acting as the main point of contact in the field and need to represent WSP in a positive and professional manner.  
• Candidates may be asked to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required but ideal candidates will have obtained higher education in the field of land surveying or an associated field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the field of land surveying and geospatial services or an associated field.
• Possess advanced knowledge of most survey equipment, practices, and procedures.  
• Possess a willingness to mentor and teach Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators while being willing to continue learning themselves.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle and Background screening.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and should be detail oriented and organized
• Ability to work independently with supervision or as part of a team to complete field tasks related to land surveying.
• Ability to work flexible schedules conducive to project-specific needs that may extend beyond the typical work hours or work weeks.  
• Physical ability to perform the duties of this position may include walking long distances and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds in weight.  
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. 
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Possess OSHA 40, NY SST, or other types of safety training certifications.
• Possess LSIT or CST certifications.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Lecia Infinity or other drafting / data processing programs a plus.
• Experience in most types of survey work including but not limited to traditional boundary and topographic location surveys, utility surveys, right of way surveys, construction stakeout and monitoring, 3D laser scanning, and more.  

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