Survey Party Chief

AI Engineers, Inc. (AIE) is looking for a Land Survey Party Chief to join our design teams based in Middletown, CT, supporting surrounding areas. This is an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, highly-organized land survey professional with leadership experience in boundary and topographic surveys, bridge and road surveys, construction surveying for layout and contractor checks, and land records research. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative consulting firm.

AIE's industry-leading compensation/benefits package features company-paid HSA contributions, 401k match, competitive PTO package, ESOP program, mentorship and advancement opportunities, and flexible work environment. Our top-tier benefits programs reflect our passion and culture for investing in our people.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 10 years of Survey Crew leadership experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Certified Survey Technician level III or above preferred.
• Experience with Robotic Total Station is preferred.
• Experience in boundary and topographic surveys, bridge and road surveys, construction surveying for layout & contractor checks, or related strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveys of state, municipal and private infrastructure such as building and facility sites, open land, development sites, roadways, bridges, streetscapes, residential and commercial developments, and construction sites in urban and suburban areas
• Work well in a team setting as well as independently when using robotic instruments and/or GPS on assignments
• Anticipates field and office challenges by thinking several steps ahead and addressing issues before they affect schedule or quality.
• Reviews project information with a forward‑looking mindset, identifying missing data, conflicts, or future survey requirements.
• Demonstrates strong critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate project needs, risks, and questions before they arise.
• Collects, verifies, and documents survey data to support accurate mapping, plans, and project deliverables.
• Communicates field findings, potential issues, and follow‑up needs clearly to project managers, engineers, and other team members.
• Performs work in accordance with established survey procedures, safety requirements, and applicable standards.
• Utilizes survey technology and software to support efficient data collection, processing, and coordination between field and office teams.

Skills & Abilities:

• A self-starter with the ability to lead survey crew teams and manage multiple and concurrent projects/assignments
• Must be proficient and have experience in survey equipment and process as well as development of final mapping, reports, and survey data recording.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Understanding the variety of project delivery methods and direct experience in Design-Build projects
• Ability and willingness to travel to work sites.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, negotiations and decision-making skills.
• Occasional to moderate travel may be required.

AIE is a multi-disciplinary, ENR-500 company with 13 offices in the U.S and over 350 employees. We are an engineering consulting firm providing Bridge, Transportation, Construction Engineering, Water/Wastewater, Site/Civil, Building Systems, Design-Build, Survey/Mapping, and Technology services to public and private clients nationwide. Design, Analysis, Inspection & Evaluation are among the core expertise of the firm, earning us a national reputation for serving on major projects in over 20 states. AIE integrates advanced equipment and technology into our infrastructure engineering services, including drones, laser scanning, artificial intelligence, and point-cloud mapping. Armed with this tech, we are enabling our engineers to perform their work at the highest level.

AIE is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. AIE fully endorses equal opportunity for all. EOE/M/F/D/VEV