Party Chief/Project Surveyor (Field to Finish)

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At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative professionals, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a dedicated Party Chief/ Survey Technician (Field-to-Finish) to grow with our collaborative team and work on a wide variety of infrastructure projects.

Based in San Francisco, California or Nevada, working hybrid (remotely or from a Jacobs office), we will ask you work on a one or two-person field crew to perform surveys using GNSS and Robotic Total Station equipment with potential to travel to sites across the US and Globe. You will also process those surveys to create survey products such as control surveys, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys. It is expected that approximately 50% of the role will be in the field and 50% will be in the office.

We’ll Also Ask you to: Perform field duties on a one or two-person crew, including:

• Perform control, boundary, topography, laser scanning and other 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.

Perform office duties, including:

• 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 clean-up of Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
• Title commitment review
• Public records research
• COGO calculations and boundary resolution
• Writing property descriptions
• Obtaining permits
• Obtaining Right of Entry
• Ensuring all QC plans are followed
• Assisting PM in estimating surveying tasks
• Scheduling tasks
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols.
• Participate in department and field crew training.
• Represent Jacobs with professionalism.

This position is paid hourly. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all locations.

Here's what you'll need

• 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.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• 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

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

62,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

150,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $62,200.00 to $150,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Oakland	California	United States
Redding	California	United States
Sacramento	California	United States
San Diego	California	United States
Los Angeles	California	United States
Las Vegas	Nevada	United States
San Francisco	California	United States
Irvine	California	United States
Reno	Nevada	United States