Party Chief- Field Surveys

Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: JMT is seeking a Party Chief- Field Surveys to join their Team in Sylva, North Carolina. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for construction, map making, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. They may assist with calculations for map making information and assist in creating maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. They also may verify accuracy and completeness of topographical maps. This position works closely with project engineers creating plans for the construction of various types of transportation and civil/site projects including, but not limited to, the following: roadways, bridges, parks, commercial and private developments. The position will also be required to work closely with land survey crews in the preparation of topographic and boundary surveys as well as construction stake-out and as-built surveys.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features
• Compile geographic, political, and cultural information and prepare maps of large areas; record the results of surveys, verify the accuracy of data, and assist with the preparation of plots, maps, and reports
• Collect data in the field and calculate mapmaking information for use in performing computations and computer-aided drafting
• Research legal records, look for evidence of previous boundaries, and assist with the analysis of the data to determine the location of boundary lines
• Understand the use of Robotic Total Stations, Global Positioning System (GPS), Data Collectors, laptops, and computer software for surveying
• Accompanies and oversees work of field crews, conducting complete assignments or portions of a large and diverse project while organizing field operations and collecting data to ensure efficacy and accuracy
• Reviews project specifications and confers with engineer and surveyor concerning assistance required such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports
• Performs non-routine assignments involving substantial variety and complexity
• Performs surveying duties not requiring licensure
• Computes volumes and prepares graphs
• Performs supervisory responsibilities on a job specific basis

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Occasional travel as needed

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Ability to use applicable software programs required for gathering field data and organizing data for submission to the Land Surveyor. Uses Computer Assisted Drafting software
• Mathematical Skills including the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Knowledge of all positions on the crew and capability to utilize all equipment

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 + years' experience in surveying
• Experience with Total Stations and data collectors, preferably Trimble, TDS and Carlson, and GPS receivers

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Work is performed within a general office environment 10% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Travel expected 20% of the time.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.