Survey Party Chief

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join the Orange office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field survey teams for various projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data collection.

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to plan and execute survey projects.

• Conduct field surveys including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, construction staking, and control surveys.

• Communicate regularly with clients to provide project updates and address any concerns or inquiries.

• Ensure all survey activities comply with company standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.

• Mentor and train junior survey staff, fostering a collaborative and professional team environment.

• Maintain detailed and organized project records, including field notes, reports, and data files.

• Utilize surveying equipment and software, ensuring all tools are properly maintained and calibrated.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a survey party chief role, with a focus on transportation-related projects.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates orBachelors from an ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or a related field preferred.

• Proven experience in managing projects and tasks, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to engage and interact with the public during project outreach activities.

• Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects, maintaining a high level of efficiency and productivity.

• Experience using Trimble software preferred

Salary Range:

$90,000 to $120,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Posted Date 1 week ago (5/20/2026 3:38 PM)

ID 2026-24071

Education High School Diploma/GED

Discipline/Focus Survey/Mapping