What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Party Chief position at BGE, Inc.?
BGE, Inc. is a nationwide consulting firm that provides services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction management, survey, and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to include outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, career mapping, and highly competitive time away from work programs including dependent care and flexible Fridays.
Job Requirements
- Basic knowledge and understanding of construction plans and maps (i.e., site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profile and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, foundation plans, and map contours)
- Directs and coordinates fieldwork for a variety of standard types of surveys
- May perform and/or check lot, area, and intersection (bearing-bearing, distance-distance, bearing-distance) computations
- Train Rod Technician and Instrument Technician in the use and application of a Total Station, Robotic Total Station, Data Collectors, and RTK GPS
- Accurately calculates and records field data
- Keep, reduce, and check (for completeness and accuracy) neat and orderly field notes for standard surveying operations (i.e., leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and cross-section surveys)
- Enforce Company safety procedures and policies for survey field operations
- Implement procedures for checking and verifying the calibration of equipment being used
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent or specialized vocational training
- Licensed Surveyor In Training (LSIT) license preferred.
- 3 to 5 years of survey experience
- Experience with Trimble equipment and software a plus
- Experience with Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center a plus
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Work outside for 8-10 hours a day
- Walk 2-5 miles per day
BGE is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.