Union Party Chief (Survey Technician)

Union Party Chief (Survey Technician)Stantec is seeking a full-time Union Party Chief (Survey Technician) for our Santa Barbara, CA office. This position will report to the manager of Land Surveying and will primarily be a field role, performing construction layout staking, topographic and boundary/ROW surveys, but there will be times when office support, performing construction calculations and creating topographic, boundary/ROW, and exhibit maps will be required.Your Key Responsibilities:Performing a variety of surveys with minimal supervision.Conducting comprehensive construction layout, topographic, boundary/ROW and as-built surveys.Ensuring proper safety measures are being followed.Effective communication with Project Manager as to progress updates, scope changes, and other project impacts.Act as a company representative, liaising directly with client field representatives and landowners.Some office technical survey work will be required in this position.Strong critical thinking skills in a field environment.Manage information flow between the field and office, and prepare clear, concise, and accurate field notes, records, and calculations.Understanding the operation of total stations and GNSS equipment and their associated controllers and data collectors.Your Capabilities and Credentials:Being a member or willing to join the IUOE Local 12 union is required.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.Good communication skills.Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings is required.Proficiency with GPS, Trimble robotic Total Stations, and Trimble Access data collection methods are required.Data processing/importing, DTM creation and CADD knowledge with Autodesk Civil 3D is required.The ability to work in a team environment is necessary.Experience with terrestrial LiDAR, a plus.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+ years of experience in land surveying.Bachelor or an Associate degree in Land Surveying, a plus.Having a California Surveyor's License or Certified Party Chief certification with the IUOE Local 12 Union, a plus.Pay Range: Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$88,700.00 - $128,600.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: United States | CA | Santa BarbaraStantec 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.