Ready to lead a survey crew and make a significant impact? As a Survey Crew Chief under the guidance of a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) and Project Manager (PM), you'll coordinate precise land surveys, determining key measurements and locations for top-quality deliverables. Join us and elevate your career in a dynamic, supportive environment!

Life at Parkhill 

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest. We have 13 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and serve in the communities we work.  

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven expertise, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you. 

Your Contribution

• Lead a survey crew supporting and under the direction of a PLS
• Plan and manage daily work of assigned survey crew including use of equipment, preparation of field notes, and electronic data collection
• Organize crew with available resources to complete assigned project thoroughly, quickly, and efficiently
• Utilize survey equipment to map existing features of a survey including but not limited to locations, shapes, elevations, and dimensions of land or features upon the land
• Perform all necessary field research and retracement for boundary surveys under the direction of a PLS
• Complete daily field notes and provides daily communications to Survey Resource Manager and PLS on status of survey projects
• Maintain complete and accurate survey data collection, note keeping, and field sketches
• Ensure field survey activities are performed in compliance with standards set by the company, state, AEC Surveying industry
• Operate and have expert knowledge of survey equipment functions, capabilities, and limitations
• Apply correct field procedures and equipment based on project site limitations
• Mentor and train survey crew members about survey field principles and procedures
• Provide input to Survey Resource Manager and Survey Team Leader for performance evaluations of survey crew members
• Obtain FAA part 107 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilot’s license and collect data with UAV when needed or required

Your Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Land survey education preferred but not required
• 3-5 years survey experience including topographic surveys, boundary retracement surveys, constructions staking
• Valid state issued driver’s license and clean driving record to meet company insurance requirements
• Ability to work without direct supervision and make project related supervisory decisions for crew members
• Basic knowledge and use of AutoCAD Civil 3d
• Familiarity of State Plane Coordinate Systems
• Proficiency in using all assigned and required survey equipment
• Able to adapt to new processes, procedures, and/or technology
• High attention to detail, analytic skills, listening skills
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and with written communication (notes, emails, etc.)
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to interpret survey maps, documents, deeds, legal descriptions, construction plans, utility plans, etc
• Ability to lift, carry, and use survey equipment/supplies, some equipment/supplies weighing up to 50+ pounds
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Willing to travel and stay overnight for project locations over 2 hours from home office

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays. 
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill. 
• Competitive Benefits: up to 80% of medical premiums*, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, performance bonuses.       
•  Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, charitable giving match. 

EEO Statement

Parkhill is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability employer and subscribe to E-Verify.

We are also fully committed to recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, or other non-merit based factors. It is the policy of Parkhill not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Parkhill will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members regarding all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.