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Solar Survey Party Chief Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Summary
Date: Oct 30, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US Charlotte, TX, US Chattanooga, TN, US Dallas, TX, US Darien, IL, US Fort Myers, FL, US Fort Worth, TX, US Garner, NC, US Memphis, TN, US Savannah, GA, US Creve Coeur, MO, US Tampa, FL, US Tucson, AZ, US Tulsa, OK, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people _are_ Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117831
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
Why Black & Veatch
Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride . As a 100% employeeโowned company, every role matters - you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care , and safety is nonโnegotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you'll work with cuttingโedge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through realโworld, handsโon experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you'll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.
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Job Summary
The Solar Survey Party Chief is accountable for assuring availability of survey resources with proper expertise and tools to support assigned construction project execution. Accountable for success of survey construction project execution. Responsible for identifying resources allocation and communicate with Construction Operations Manager to make construction execution decisions for assigned area in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides and Contractual commitments.
Key Responsibilities
+ Be able to perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under his/her supervision.
+ Utilize various systems including Google Earth, BlueBeam Revu, Agtek
+ Read and understand L1 Schedule and drawings
+ Create models in Leica, Topcon, Trimble
+ Become Drone Certified for TOPO
+ Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
+ Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain or current installations.
+ Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
+ Utilize AutoCad to prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys. Import/Export files, including LN3 files. Pull measurements for takeoffs.
+ Utilize Carlson GPS to setup a PD-10.
+ Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
+ Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas using N&E, transits, levels, and satelliteโbased global positioning systems (GPS).
+ Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
+ Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
+ Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
+ Train Instrumantmen, Rodman, and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
+ Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
+ Troubleshoot issues with GPS connecting with equipment.
+ Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements. Site calibration/localization.
+ Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.
+ Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. No job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
Minimum Qualifications
+ At least 5 years of experience working in the industrial construction field with layout or survey responsibilities, with some supervision experience.
+ Must have working knowledge of using mathematics to solve problems, verify mathematical calculations, gather physical survey data, document technical design details, utilize auto cad to overlay detailed designs to check/troubleshoot discrepancies, analyze physical, survey, or geographic data, survey land to measure or determine features, create maps, determine operational criteria or specifications, PDF using Bluebeam, coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments or disciplines, direct surveying activities, train personnel on proper operational procedures, calculate geographic positions from survey data. In addition, must have all necessary tools (see Rod buster tool list).
+ Must be able to use tape measure and calculate decimals of a foot.
+ All applican...
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