Survey Party Chief

Survey Party Chief

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Iron Bison is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field surveying operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, and boundary surveys. Experience supporting electric transmission and distribution line projects is highly preferred.

This position offers a company-provided truck, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for overtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a survey field crew and coordinate daily field activities.
• Perform topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and boundary surveys.
• Establish and verify survey control, property corners, rights-of-way, and easements.
• Collect accurate field data using Trimble GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and related equipment.
• Conduct fieldwork for transmission and distribution line projects when assigned.
• Review plans, plats, deeds, legal descriptions, and project specifications before beginning fieldwork.
• Maintain detailed field notes, sketches, photographs, and electronic data files.
• Perform field calculations and verify collected data for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate project progress, field conditions, and potential issues to project managers and office staff.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure the company vehicle is kept clean, organized, and job-ready.
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Train and mentor survey crew members as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Survey Party Chief or in a comparable field leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience with topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and boundary surveys.
• Proficiency with Trimble surveying equipment and data-collection software.
• Ability to read and interpret plats, deeds, construction plans, utility plans, and legal descriptions.
• Strong knowledge of field surveying practices, procedures, and quality-control standards.
• Ability to perform survey calculations and troubleshoot field conditions independently.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screening and background check, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to travel and work overtime as project schedules require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience surveying electric transmission and distribution lines.
• Experience with utility corridors, rights-of-way, easements, and route surveys.
• Familiarity with construction staking and as-built surveys.

Compensation and Benefits

• Company-provided truck
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Overtime opportunities
• Company-provided survey equipment
• Training and professional development opportunities

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person