Sr. Party Chief - Surveying

Description

In this full‑time position, the Senior Party Chief leads survey field work, working independently or alongside junior party chiefs and instrument operators. Daily interaction with office staff and management ensures seamless project coordination and mentorship opportunities.

Field duties include operating various survey instruments, capturing accurate measurements, and preparing clear notes and sketches. Each day’s data is downloaded, and reports or summaries are provided as needed, while serving as the primary point of contact for clients and the public on site.

• Perform survey field work as senior party chief, independently and mentor junior staff.
• Conduct surveys across commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy sectors.
• Operate diverse survey instruments, record clear notes and sketches, and download daily field data.
• Produce field reports and summaries as needed.
• Serve as primary client and public contact on site, representing WSP professionally.
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct, ethical decision‑making, and health‑safety policies.

Requirements

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Party Chief – Surveying to join the Land Surveying and Geospatial Team, located in either Worcester, MA or Troy, NY. The role supports a variety of Northeast surveying and geomatic projects and offers the chance to work with a growing group of survey professionals on both internal and external assignments.

The role involves a wide range of survey projects across sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy. Assignments are primarily in the Northeast (New York and New England) but may occasionally require travel to locations outside the region, with work environments ranging from rural to urban and predominantly outdoors.

Ideal candidates possess at least a high school diploma or GED, with higher education in land surveying preferred, and bring a minimum of nine years of relevant experience. They demonstrate advanced knowledge of survey equipment, strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and the physical capability to handle field demands, including carrying equipment up to 50 lb.

• Travel throughout Northeast region, with occasional out‑of‑area sites, working outdoors in varied environments.
• Minimum high school diploma/GED; 9+ years land surveying/geospatial experience.
• Advanced knowledge of survey equipment, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to mentor junior party chiefs and instrument operators.
• Valid state driver’s license and pass motor vehicle/background screening.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, detail‑oriented and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team; flexible schedule for project needs.
• Physical capability to walk long distances and carry up to 50 lb equipment.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field; OSHA 40, NY SST, LSIT or CST certifications.
• Preferred: Proficiency with AutoCAD, Leica Infinity, and experience in boundary, topographic, utility, right‑of‑way, construction stakeout, 3D laser scanning surveys.

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings plans, paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings. The expected salary range is $71,800 to $125,400, adjusted for experience, location, and internal equity.

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, bereavement, voting, naturalization leave.
• Salary range: $71,800 – $125,400, based on experience, location, and qualifications.

Training + Development

Interview process

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