Pape-Dawson has acquired Texas-based KSA Engineers, continuing to grow its presence within Texas and across the United States and expanding its service offerings for clients. 

Currently, KSA is seeking a Party Chief in Longview.

This position will work primarily in the field as a Party Chief of a two or three person field crew.

• Provide direction to field crew members on project tasks in day-to-day field operations.
• Mentor and train crew members in mapping or surveying methods and equipment usage and maintenance
• Record crew timesheet daily
• Perform mathematical calculations and checking of field data
• Take accurate and clear notes with sketches
• Read and understand civil and construction plans and specifications
• Maintain field equipment, tools, and vehicle
• Checks and verifies the work of the team
• Obtains land survey data such as angles, elevations, points, contours, and land boundaries using data collectors, Total Stations, Robotic Total Stations, levels, and GPS-RTK Receivers.
• Responsible for field work as assigned by the Field Coordinator, Project Manager, or supervisor to include construction staking, topo, boundary, and other types of work.
• Records all field data and information and ensures it is transmitted to the office in the appropriate format
• Ensures the crew utilizes the appropriate equipment, personnel, and procedures to maximize efficiency and accuracy in the execution of land surveys.

• High school diploma or GED certification
• 5 years experience
• Ability to recognize the most efficient and safest method to acquire survey data
• Proactive approach to managing job responsibilities and crew
• Experience in boundary, topographic and construction staking
• Experience in the operation of surveying instruments and calculators
• Proficiency in operating levels and in the use of Total Stations, Robotic Total Stations, preferably Leica Total Station, Leica GPS (connected to Leica SmartNet GPS network)
• Knowledge of basic sources of measurement errors and principles of monumentation & construction staking
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions and terrains on a consistent basis and for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry survey equipment up to 35 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees in the organization, both verbally and written.
• Ability to lead and work effectively in a team
• Must be dependable and reliable

• Experience with Leica products

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers Companies will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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