Jacobs
Party Chief/Project Surveyor (Field to Finish)
Jacobs, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
Party Chief/Project Surveyor (Field to Finish) position in San Francisco, California or Nevada. Hybrid work (remote or from a Jacobs office); work on a one- or two-person field crew to perform surveys using GNSS and Robotic Total Station equipment with potential travel to sites across the US and globe. You will also process surveys to create survey products such as control surveys, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys. Approximately 50% of the role is in the field and 50% in the office. Base pay
Base pay range: $62,200.00/yr – $150,000.00/yr What you’ll do
Perform control, boundary, topography, laser scanning and other surveying tasks. Perform construction staking. Collect survey data using GNSS receivers, scanners, total stations, levels, and survey controllers. Produce clear and concise field notes and quality field data. Communicate with supervisor and office staff about important aspects of the project. Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and varied terrain. Office duties
Field crew setup. Geodetic control network planning and design. Control survey processing and adjustment. Construction staking preparation and quality checking. Feature processing of topographic field data. Generating, editing and cleanup of Digital Terrain Models (DTM). Title commitment review. Public records research. COGO calculations and boundary resolution. Writing property descriptions. Obtaining permits and Right of Entry. Ensuring all QC plans are followed. Assisting PM in estimating surveying tasks and scheduling. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team. Adhere to company policies and safety procedures. Participate in department and field crew training. Represent Jacobs with professionalism. Qualifications
Experience working with surveying data using Civil3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or similar CAD program. Proven ability to complete all technical aspects of a surveying task. Good social and communication skills. Reputation as a trusted and respected member of the surveying community. Valid driver’s license. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (mostly within California, Nevada, and Arizona). Ability to pass drug screen and background checks. Preferred qualifications
Experience with Trimble equipment and software. Associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable field. 3 to 5 years of experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief, Survey Technician, or Project Surveyor. Benefits and equal opportunity
Jacobs offers health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and stock purchase options. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 25, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of the role. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.
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Party Chief/Project Surveyor (Field to Finish) position in San Francisco, California or Nevada. Hybrid work (remote or from a Jacobs office); work on a one- or two-person field crew to perform surveys using GNSS and Robotic Total Station equipment with potential travel to sites across the US and globe. You will also process surveys to create survey products such as control surveys, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys. Approximately 50% of the role is in the field and 50% in the office. Base pay
Base pay range: $62,200.00/yr – $150,000.00/yr What you’ll do
Perform control, boundary, topography, laser scanning and other surveying tasks. Perform construction staking. Collect survey data using GNSS receivers, scanners, total stations, levels, and survey controllers. Produce clear and concise field notes and quality field data. Communicate with supervisor and office staff about important aspects of the project. Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and varied terrain. Office duties
Field crew setup. Geodetic control network planning and design. Control survey processing and adjustment. Construction staking preparation and quality checking. Feature processing of topographic field data. Generating, editing and cleanup of Digital Terrain Models (DTM). Title commitment review. Public records research. COGO calculations and boundary resolution. Writing property descriptions. Obtaining permits and Right of Entry. Ensuring all QC plans are followed. Assisting PM in estimating surveying tasks and scheduling. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team. Adhere to company policies and safety procedures. Participate in department and field crew training. Represent Jacobs with professionalism. Qualifications
Experience working with surveying data using Civil3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or similar CAD program. Proven ability to complete all technical aspects of a surveying task. Good social and communication skills. Reputation as a trusted and respected member of the surveying community. Valid driver’s license. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (mostly within California, Nevada, and Arizona). Ability to pass drug screen and background checks. Preferred qualifications
Experience with Trimble equipment and software. Associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable field. 3 to 5 years of experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief, Survey Technician, or Project Surveyor. Benefits and equal opportunity
Jacobs offers health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and stock purchase options. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 25, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of the role. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.
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