Party Chief (Survey Technician)

We create the connections that get people and goods moving-whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.


Strong communities don't just happen. They're thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.


If you're passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.


Your Opportunity


Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Party Chief (Survey Technician) for our Rochester, NY office. This position will report to the manager of Land Surveying and will primarily be a field role, performing control, topographic and boundary/ROW surveys, but there will be times when office support will be required.


Your Key Responsibilities


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to being in charge of field survey activities, including the following:

• Understanding and executing the scope of work for each assignment.
• Providing direction and oversight of the instrument operator.
• Ensuring proper field techniques are used, and data quality checks are taking place.
• Ensuring proper safety measures are being followed.
• Providing debriefing to senior office staff after completion of assignments.
• Performing field reconnaissance of property & ROW evidence.
• Understanding the operation of total stations and GNSS equipment and their associated controllers and data collectors.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with NYSDOT surveying and mapping procedures, a plus
• Experience with Trimble robotics, a plus
• Experience with Trimble GNSS, a plus
• Experience with terrestrial LiDAR, a plus
• Experience with sUAS, a plus
• Experience with traverse and level run adjustments, a plus
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, a plus
• Data processing/importing, DTM creation and CADD knowledge required (Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley Microstation with InRoads are both utilized)
• Ability to perform physical work (i.e., strenuous walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying / loading equipment, etc.
• A valid Driver's license is required, with a clean driving record to operate company vehicle
• Good communication skills are required.
• Some travel to project sites is required. The amount of travel varies. (All travel is within the work week. No stays over the weekend are typically required. All allowable lodging and meal costs are reimbursed).

Education and Experience

• 5-10+ years of experience in land surveying
• Bachelor or an Associate degree in Land Surveying, a plus

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.


About Stantec


Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.


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Pay Range:
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$67,300.00 - $97,600.00 Annually


Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.


Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).


Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.


The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements


Primary Location: United States | NY | Rochester

Organization: BC-2104 CommDev-US Northeast

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: Replacement

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 24/03/2026 05:03:43

Req ID: 1005069


Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.