Do you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and seeing the direct impact of your work on your community? Are you looking for a career that offers meaningful projects, a supportive team, and a healthy work life balance?
The City of Chesapeake Public Works Engineering Division is seeking a dependable, detail oriented Survey Party Technician to join our Survey and Drafting team. As a Survey Party Technician, you’ll play a vital part in collecting the data that serves as the foundation for storm drainage, transportation, and infrastructure projects that improve the safety and quality of life for Chesapeake residents.
If you’re ready to step away from the pressure of a fast paced consulting environment and into a stable career where quality, teamwork, and public service come first, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct topographic, boundary, property line, and construction surveys.
- Collect, document, and summarize survey data using modern surveying equipment.
- Prepare drawings, profiles, and field notes that support engineering and construction projects.
- Compute survey data, including coordinates and curve calculations.
- Research property boundaries and provide technical support to engineering staff.
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate surveying instruments.
- Assist with training team members and maintaining surveying equipment.
What We’re Looking For
- Two years of experience in land surveying or a closely related field.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Dependable work ethic and commitment to teamwork.
- Interest in building infrastructure that benefits the Chesapeake community.
Why Choose the City of Chesapeake?
At the City of Chesapeake, you’ll enjoy meaningful work, outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative team environment built on respect, integrity, accountability, and service. Your work won’t just support projects. It will help shape the future of our city.
Build the foundation for Chesapeake’s future. Apply today for the Survey Party Technician and make your mark where it matters most.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
