Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado

Classified Ad Title:
Survey Party Chief

Post Date
3/19/2025

Expiration Date
4/17/2025

Details:
Roaring Fork Engineering (RFE) is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our team in Carbondale. The successful candidate must have a strong desire to live, work and play in Western Colorado, and must possess strong technical skills and experience in the following areas: boundary, easement, right of ways, topo surveys, GPS RTK and Static surveys, design surveys, and construction layout.
All applications will be kept strictly confidential. Please provide a cover letter with your resume. Must be authorized to work in the US.
We offer a competitive salary ranging from $32 -$37 dependent on relevant experience. We offer overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week.

Qualifications:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct field surveys, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, and control network establishment.
Ensure accurate collection and recording of field survey data using various surveying equipment and technologies, such as Trimble total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors.
Set up and operate surveying instruments to measure distances, angles, elevations, and contours.
Prepare and review survey reports, maps, and drawings to present survey findings to project managers and clients.
Maintain survey equipment and ensure it is in proper working condition by conducting regular inspections and calibrations.
Stay updated with the latest surveying techniques, technologies, and industry best practices to continuously improve surveying processes.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of land surveying experience
Valid Drivers License
Physically capable of performing typical land surveying tasks including the ability to carry 50+ lbs. of survey gear through mountainous terrain
Detailed understanding of coordinate systems
Ability to work independently or as part of a crew
Motivated problem solver
Ability to work long hours when needed with occasional out-of-town travel
Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines
ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS:
Colorado LSI or PLS
Experience as a Party Chief
Civil 3D experience
Trimble software and hardware experience
Diverse surveying experience with GPS and conventional surveying equipment including boundary retracement, construction staking, topographic mapping, and legal description preparation



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Employer:
Roaring Fork Engineering
Contact:
Kyle Tesky

Address:
592 Colorado 133

Work Phone:
9703404130

Email:
kylet@rfeng.boz

Website:
https://rfeng.biz/careers/survey-party-chief/