Party Chief/Project Surveyor (Field to Finish)

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovativeandlasting solutions for tomorrow. If youre interested in a rewarding career working withtheindustrys best and most innovative professionals, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for adedicated Party Chief/ Survey Technician (Field-to-Finish) to grow with our collaborative team and work on a wide variety of infrastructure projects.

Based in San Francisco, California or Nevada, working hybrid (remotely or from a Jacobs office), we will ask you work on a one or two-person field crew to perform surveys using GNSS and Robotic Total Station equipment with potential to travel to sites across the US and Globe. You will also process those surveys to create survey products such as control surveys, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys. It is expected that approximately 50% of the role will be in the field and 50% will be in the office.

Well Also Ask you to: Perform field duties on a one or two-person crew, including:

* Perform control, boundary, topography, laser scanning and other tasks.

* Perform construction staking.

* Collect survey data using GNSS receivers, scanners, total stations, levels, and survey controllers.

* Produce clear and concise field notes and quality field data.

* Communicate with supervisor and office staff about important aspects of the project.

* Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and varied terrain.

Perform office duties, including:

* Field crew setup

* Geodetic control network planning and design

* Control survey processing and adjustment

* Construction staking preparation and quality checking

* Feature processing of topographic field data

* Generating, editing and clean-up of Digital Terrain Models (DTM)

* Title commitment review

* Public records research

* COGO calculations and boundary resolution

* Writing property descriptions

* Obtaining permits

* Obtaining Right of Entry

* Ensuring all QC plans are followed

* Assisting PM in estimating surveying tasks

* Scheduling tasks

* Collaborate with a multi-discipline team.

* Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols.

* Participate in department and field crew training.

* Represent Jacobs with professionalism.

This position is paid hourly. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all locations.

* Experience working with surveying data using Civil3D, Microstation, OpenRoads, or similar CAD program.

* Proven ability to complete all technical aspects of a surveying task.

* Good social and communication skills.

* Reputation as a trusted and respected member of the surveying community.

* Valid drivers license.

* Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (mostly within California, Nevada, and Arizona).

* Ability to pass drug screen and background checks.

Ideally, youll also have:

* Experience with Trimble equipment and software

* Associate or bachelors degree in applicable field

* 3 to 5 years of experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief, Survey Technician, or Project Surveyor

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.