Sr. Surveyor/Party Chief

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Sr. Surveyor/Party Chief with our New England Geospatial team. The following locations will be considered: Worcester, MA/ Boston, MA/ Merrimack, NH.

WSP employees actively champion Inclusion & Diversity programs and initiatives throughout the country at the national, regional, and local levels. Here in the Northeast region, we act on the company's inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging principles through a variety of committees that partner with professional organizations, lead STEM outreach in our communities, facilitate regular learning opportunities through Lunch & Learn discussions and weekly "Inclusion & Diversity Moments," and promote Inclusion & Diversity throughout the office through a variety of initiatives designed to reduce bias and raise awareness. Upper management supports these initiatives and all employees are invited to join their local councils or apply to become an "Inclusion & Diversity Ambassador," which brainstorm and implement the various initiatives and programs.

Your Impact

• The successful candidate will be highly skilled, self-motivated, highly reliable with a great work ethic. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an exceptional management team, highly regarded in the market, and within a supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Candidate can expect to be a supporting or leading role for work on a wide variety of projects including transporation, environmental, water/wastewater, commercial, residential, solid waste, and energy. From rural areas to urban areas.
• Perform boundary & topographic surveys; engineering design surveys; GPS surveys.
• Utilize survey instruments to perform field surveys for civil transportation projects.
• Utilize Auto CAD Civil 3D to edit field book files.
• Utilize survey instruments to perform field surveys.
• Working closely and in collaboration with a dynamic team of experienced professionals.
• Out of the area travel, with potential of overnight stays, as projects dictate.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 5+ years working in the survey profession and capable of handling small topographic surveys using conventional and/or geodetic technology.
• General awareness of land survey principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• A valid driver's license. Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening
• Proficiency with survey equipments.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently under supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Must possess a willingness to learn
• Ability to work outside in all climates.
• Sound self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Requires availability to travel out of the area, with a potential of overnight stays, as projects dictate.
• Requires availability to work nights and overtime, as projects dictate
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• Experience with robotic total station is a plus.
• Experience with Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Construction Layout, Laser scanning & GPS Surveys.
• Experience with collecting field data in a line work format

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