Survey Party Chief

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC (Van Cleef) is a dynamic, multi‐disciplined consulting civil engineering firm of Engineers, Certified Inspectors, Landscape Architects, Planners and Land Surveyors. With offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we provide expertise in all of the major areas of civil engineering, municipal engineering, municipal planning, and land surveying.

Our Hillsborough, NJ office has an opening for an experienced Survey Party Chief with a strong background in land surveying and construction layout. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead survey field crew on a variety of projects including boundary, topographic, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys. 


• Perform field measurements using total stations, GPS, and data collectors


• Set, recover, and verify survey control points and benchmarks


• Perform construction layout and verify grades, alignments, and elevations


• Maintain accurate and organized field notes, sketches, and electronic data


• Ensure field work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and project specifications


• Coordinate with office staff regarding schedules, deliverables, and project needs


• Review field data for accuracy and completeness prior to submission


• Assist with training and mentoring junior field staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in a related field preferred


• Minimum of 5 years of field surveying experience, including prior experience leading survey crews


• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, procedures, and equipment


• Proficient in the use of total stations, GPS equipment, and data collectors


• Ability to read and interpret survey plans, construction drawings, and specifications


• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills


• Highly attentive to detail and committed to accuracy and quality


• Valid driver’s license required


• New Jersey Surveying License is a plus but not required

What We Offer

We are committed to creating a personal and professional environment where we can build and focus on helping communities through teamwork and support. Our local offices provide our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth, including our Young Professionals Group, a flexible working environment, and times to celebrate our accomplishments together.

• Medical/Rx Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth options) with company match


• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days


• Company-paid Life insurance


• Company-paid Long-Term Disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement program (postgraduate)


• Professional Licensing reimbursement


• Gym membership reimbursement


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Compensation:

$31 - $42 per hour commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

Van Cleef is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

This position is not eligible for H1-B or any other visa sponsorship

We thank all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.