Surveying Party Chief II

Farnsworth Group • Frisco, TX • 3h ago

Position: Surveying Party Chief II

Location: Frisco, TX

Job Id: 3259

of Openings: 1

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Surveying Party Chief II in the posting location below. In this role, you will work in a collaborative capacity as an independent Party Chief (with limited supervision) in the training of junior staff members and in the planning, organizing, directing, and execution of various field activities associated with mapping the earth's surface. Projects will be in the areas of transportation, energy, land development, oil & gas, and construction.

Posting Location: Frisco, TX

What You'll Do:

Prepare clear, concise, and accurate field notes and sketches.

Collect, process, reduce, and download surveying field data.

Maintain surveying gear and company vehicles.

Follow FGI Safety Protocols and complete daily Job Safety Assessments (JSA)

Understand traffic control operations based on field activities.

Communicate with field staff, CAD Technicians, and project managers daily.

Operate, check, and make basic adjustments to robotic total stations, GPS equipment, data collectors, digital levels, metal detectors, tribrachs and tripods.

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of principles for performing basic field activities such as topographic mapping, boundary corner recovery, public land surveys (PLSS), metes & bound surveys, construction surveys, energy projects, and aerial mapping.

Research and interpret previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records relative to the conducting of field activities.

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of various surveys (topographic mapping, boundary plats, highway plans, roadway stationing, plan & profile, cross sections, horizontal & vertical curves, construction drawings, as-built surveys, and pipeline plans.

Maintain job-specific quality control metrics as defined in the quality manual.

Other duties, as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Valid US driver's license & good driving record.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Ability to operate in a mentor/mentee team atmosphere.

Proficient with GPS Systems, Robotic Total Stations, and Data Collectors.

Safety-oriented mindset.

Advanced understanding of metes & bounds or the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).

Ability to travel (approximately 80%).

Nice To Haves:

6+ years of previous surveying experience

Advanced knowledge of Trimble surveying instruments & data collectors

Previous safety training (OSHA, First-Aid, Confined Space)

Surveyor-in-Training (LSI, LSIT, SIT) certification

AutoCAD C3D and/or MicroStation ORD experience

Aerial Drone and/or 3D laser scanning experience

Advanced understanding of point code-driven linework & construction staking

Complete math skills, including trigonometry, geometry, algebra, surveying coordinates, and surveying computations.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Primarily a field position, working outside in varying site conditions.

Requires the ability to work in various terrain & weather conditions and recognize safety hazards.

Requires lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, climbing, pushing, pulling, hammering, digging, and other physical activities.

Requires the ability to safely operate and drive company vehicles.

Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently, and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 600 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification-thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include:

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us...and let's make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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