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Survey Party Chief

Wetherill Engineering
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026

Wetherill Engineering is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing a multitude of design disciplines along with surveying and inspections. We have an opportunity for a Survey Party Chief in our Raleigh, NC office responsible for oversight of a survey field crew and related surveying responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will be able to perform the following primary duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training and mentoring of junior level employees.
  • Coordinate with internal project managers and outside clients to provide survey services.
  • Identify controls for projects and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey.
  • Gather all necessary information needed to properly conduct the survey in the most time efficient manner and assign tasks to crew members.
  • Make calculations and maintain records essential to survey.
  • Ensure that assigned survey truck is properly maintained.
  • Maintain and inventory all assigned equipment.
  • Respond appropriately to all employee performance issues of assigned survey field crew.
  • Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours.

The ideal candidate will also meet the following requirements:

  • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in surveying or survey related field preferred.
  • Courses in mathematics and surveying.
  • 4-5 years of progressive survey experience and 2 years of Party Chief experience is preferred
  • NCDOT Location and Surveys experience is preferred.
  • A good working knowledge of survey equipment such as Robotic Total Stations, data collectors and software, and GPS equipment
  • Ability to perform all aspects of data collection for topographic surveys, boundary surveys, planimetric surveys, and construction staking.
  • Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS, and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies, such as terrestrial laser scanner.
  • Ability and knowledge to download field data, keep neat and accurate field notes, and maintain records of work and expenses
  • Good organizational skills, the ability to make prudent decisions in the field, resourceful and ambitious in problem solving, and reliability in being consistent and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to work outside in varying terrains and climates.
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

Applicant will be expected to produce a high quality work product which is accurate, thorough, and on schedule.
Statewide travel may be required.
Some overtime may be required.
Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Hourly pay
  • Overtime pay

Physical Setting:

  • Outdoor work

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

  • Hickory, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $31

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