Survey Party Chief / Senior Pilot Surveyor

About Us

ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes. ZenaTech serves over 100 enterprise software customers in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, with drones used in agriculture, defense, and logistics industries. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and the UAE.

Job Description

ZenaTech is seeking a Survey Party Chief / Senior Pilot Surveyor to lead drone-based land surveying operations on a wide range of residential, commercial, and municipal projects. If you're experienced in surveying and drone technology, dependable, and ready to take charge in the field, we want to hear from you.

You will be responsible for directing a field crew in performing boundary, topographic, construction layout, ALTA/NSPS, and FEMA elevation surveys. Your role includes coordinating with office staff, ensuring accurate data collection. This role is hands-on and physically demanding, requiring work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as heavy lifting and manual survey tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a two- or three-person field crew in conducting surveys.
• Interpret job scopes, plans, and legal documents to execute surveys accurately.
• Support drone crews during UAS missions (launch/recovery, battery changes, safety checks).
• Communicate effectively with survey managers, clients, and contractors.
• Operate and troubleshoot survey instruments (total stations, GPS, data collectors).
• Ensure fieldwork is completed efficiently, safely, and accurately.
• Perform field labor tasks such as digging to uncover and set survey monuments; marking/staking points in soil, gravel, or uneven terrain; and carrying and lifting survey/UAS equipment (up to 75 lbs).
• Collect and organize field data for mapping, boundary surveys, and construction projects.
• Document field notes, sketches, job logs, and barcode scans for asset tracking.
• Ensure proper care, transport, and maintenance of survey and UAS equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Arizona surveying standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in land surveying, with at least 2 years as a crew chief.
• Strong working knowledge of Maricopa County regulations and survey conditions.
• Proficient in using total stations, GPS, and data collectors (Carlson/Trimble preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and experience with drone technology. (High Asset, eligible for Junior Survey Drone Technician)

Artificial Intelligence

We use artificial intelligence to review and screen applications and materials. However, every candidate we move forward with is reviewed and selected, and all final hiring decisions are made by a member of our hiring team.

“We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• This is a fully on-site position located in Mesa AZ. Are you able and willing to work from this location five days a week during standard business hours?
• The hourly salary is between $24-34/hr, does this meet your salary expectations?

Experience:

• Land surveying: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $34