Survey Party Chief

$90k - $110k

Kimley-Horn

Orange, CA

Overview

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

Responsibilities

Perform medium-scale field surveys for ALTA, engineering design topo and boundary purposes acting in the capacity of the party chief
Prepare field notes and sketches, pre-calc and download field data and process conventional and GPS data using Star*Net software.
Research boundary and easement title documents and perform boundary analysis.
Use AutoCAD Civil 3D software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA survey, topographic surveys and other various survey related maps or exhibits.
Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.

Qualifications

Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) Certification and/or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Certification desired
Bachelors in a surveying or engineering curriculum
Experience utilizing GPS RTK and static data collection
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Salary Range:

$90,000 to $110,000

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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Posted Date 2 days ago (9/23/2026 1:01 PM)

ID 2026-26757

Education High School Diploma/GED

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