Survey Party Chief
(Newport or Coos Bay, OR)
WANTED: PROFESSIONAL LEADERS WITH A PASSION FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH THAT LOVE TO WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT COMMITTED TO SERVING CLIENT NEEDS.
Civil West Engineering Services is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our growing company. The position will be based in either our Newport or Coos Bay office but will support the entire company. Interest in working from one of our other offices (Medford, Newport, and Albany) will also be considered. As our Survey Party Chief, you will provide survey support to project teams in all Civil West offices to assist with the planning, design, and/or construction of both public and private infrastructure. The Party Chief will support and expand the existing relationships Civil West has with small communities located throughout western Oregon and our private sector clients which we support on a wide range of municipal, commercial, timber, and residential type projects. This position will require someone with an ability to coordinate survey scheduling, perform survey research, work independently, accurately gather survey data in the field and transfer and compile that data in AutoCAD format for design team use.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THIS POSITION?
The opportunity to work under a Professional Oregon Licensed Land Surveyor.
Perform occasional out of town multi-day surveys.
Use of brand new Geomax A5 robotic total station and RTK Carlson BR7 GNSS system. A company vehicle will be provided for all work-related support efforts.
The ability to grow in your field of expertise while working towards your PLS Certification.
You will be working with a team of professionals and a Company that will support your success.
WHAT QUALIFCATIONS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
5+ years of surveying experience.
Utilizing industry standard field surveying practices and procedures.
Understanding of Professional field surveying practices and procedures.
Proficient in data collection, stake out, and other equipment and file management.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Software as it relates to down/up-loading survey files.
The ability to calculate record boundaries from record maps in AutoCAD.
Strong communication skills.
Self-starter.
Responsible for the use and care of survey equipment.
Willingness to work in a team environment but also able to work independently.
WHAT DOES CIVIL WEST OFFER?
Signing bonuses between $2,000 and $10,000.
Competitive salary (Anticipated Range: $50,000 to $100,000+ DOE).
Quarterly performance bonuses and year-end profit-sharing program (Historically payouts as high as $35,000 in year)
Family-focused benefits package that includes:
Flexible work hours and potential for part-time remote work.
Health insurance with support for spouses and dependents.
Heath savings account (HAS) option and with a dollar-for-dollar match for all participants.
Maternity/paternity leave for new parents.
Life/disability Insurance.
401k with 4% employer match.
Pet-friendly workplace policy.
Career development opportunities including:
Paid memberships in professional organizations.
Opportunities to attend industry conferences.
Financial support for continuing education.
Reimbursement for professional licensure expenses.
WHO IS CIVIL WEST?
Civil West Engineering Services, Inc. is a private consulting firm specializing in multi-disciplinary engineering projects and services for clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Civil West headquarters are located on the beautiful Oregon coast in Coos Bay. Our engineers hold professional registrations in Oregon, California, Washington, and multiple other states. We offer opportunities to engage in communities, build lifelong friendships and practice many aspects of the trade.
We strive to provide a balance between work and non-work. Normal hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and employees are not expected to work more than 40 hours per week (although if they elect to do so, they are compensated in a number of ways). We have regular company get-togethers where all offices have a chance to have fun, play games, and enjoy each other’s company.
WHERE IS THE WORK?
Most of our work occurs throughout Oregon, at one of our four office locations on the North Coast (Newport), Willamette Valley (Albany), South Coast (Coos Bay), and Rogue Valley (Medford). We have work on projects outside of Oregon including projects in Hawaii, Washington, California among a few other states. We are always looking for new and exciting projects to support no matter their location.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Marlin Gochnour at mgochnour@civilwest.net. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this opportunity. To find out more about Civil West Engineering Services please spend some time reviewing our website or our social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
WHERE IS THIS JOB LOCATED?
We believe in hard work, flexibility, and having fun. That being said, the job location can be negotiated at any of our office locations in Oregon. Each location has its own unique climate, personality, and culture.
Newport, OR (North Coast Office): Enjoy the beauty of Newport which includes amazing seafood restaurants & breweries, beaches & landmarks, hiking, fishing & crabbing, whale watching, and lots of family attractions! Suit up in your wetsuit and hit the waves because we surf here too!
Coos Bay, OR (South Coast/Corporate Office): The southern Oregon coastline includes many outdoor activities like golf, camping and hiking. Coos Bay also has local breweries, a local Farmer’s Market, Jazz Festivals, amazing seafood restaurants, surfing, fishing, and many other activities for the entire family!
Albany, OR (Willamette Valley Office): Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Albany offers local breweries and dining, dozens of wineries, various family attractions (including the historic carousel and museum in downtown Albany), close proximity to Oregon State University for athletic events & activities, and is centrally located to many outdoor recreation areas (1 hour drive to the Oregon Coast, 1.5 hours to the mountains & skiing, 1.5 hours to Portland).
Medford, OR (Rogue Valley Office): The Rogue Valley is a true gem in Oregon. There is so much to do in and around Medford including traveling to various lakes and rivers, kayaking & rafting, fishing, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping, not to mention great food and great weather! Don’t forget, you are a little over a 1-hour drive from famous Crater Lake!