Party Chief (Survey Technician)

We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Party Chief (Survey Technician) for our Rochester, NY office. This position will report to the manager of Land Surveying and will primarily be a field role, performing control, topographic and boundary/ROW surveys, but there will be times when office support will be required.

Your Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to being in charge of field survey activities, including the following:

• Understanding and executing the scope of work for each assignment.

• Providing direction and oversight of the instrument operator.

• Ensuring proper field techniques are used, and data quality checks are taking place.

• Ensuring proper safety measures are being followed.

• Providing debriefing to senior office staff after completion of assignments.

• Performing field reconnaissance of property & ROW evidence.

• Understanding the operation of total stations and GNSS equipment and their associated controllers and data collectors.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to perform physical work (i.e., strenuous walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying / loading equipment, etc.

• A valid Driver’s license is required, with a clean driving record.

• Good communication skills are required.

• The ability to work in a team environment is a must.

• Some travel to project sites is required. The amount of travel varies. (All travel is within the work week. No stays over the weekend are typically required. All allowable lodging and meal costs are reimbursed).

• Experience with NYSDOT surveying and mapping procedures, a plus

• Experience with Trimble robotics, a plus

• Experience with Trimble GNSS, a plus

• Experience with terrestrial LiDAR, a plus

• Experience with sUAS, a plus

• Experience with traverse and level run adjustments, a plus

• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, a plus

• Data processing/importing, DTM creation and CADD knowledge required (Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley Microstation with InRoads are both utilized)

Education and Experience

• 5-10+ years of experience in land surveying

• Bachelor or an Associate degree in Land Surveying, a plus

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 67,300.00 - Max Salary $ 97,600.00

Primary Location: United States | NY | Rochester
Organization: 2104 CommDev-US Northeast-Rochester NY
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/10/2025 02:10:53
Req ID: 1002640

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