Your Role on the Team
Plan, coordinate, and lead daily field survey activities, including boundary, topographic, construction staking, control, and as-built surveys.
Direct and support survey crew members while promoting safe, efficient, and professional field operations.
Operate and maintain modern survey equipment, including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, digital levels, data collectors, and related technology.
Review project requirements, maps, plans, record information, and survey instructions to prepare for field assignments.
Perform field calculations and confirm the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of survey data before leaving the project site.
Maintain organized and complete field notes, records, sketches, photographs, equipment documentation, and other project information.
Download, organize, and perform preliminary processing of field data for CAD production and office review.
Coordinate daily crew needs, site access, equipment, staffing, schedules, and changing field conditions.
Communicate proactively with Professional Land Surveyors, project managers, engineers, contractors, clients, utility locators, and other project partners.
Identify and resolve routine technical or delivery issues, escalating conditions that may affect accuracy, safety, scope, schedule, or project requirements.
Follow established survey standards and QA/QC procedures to produce accurate, defensible, and review-ready work.
Support and mentor less-experienced survey staff by sharing technical knowledge, reinforcing safe work practices, and helping the team meet project commitments.
What You Bring to the Team
Progressive land surveying experience, including experience independently leading survey fieldwork or serving in a comparable crew-lead role.
Experience with boundary, topographic, construction staking, control, and as-built surveys.
Proficiency operating robotic total stations, GNSS equipment, digital levels, data collectors, and related survey technology.
Ability to interpret plans, maps, legal descriptions, record information, survey instructions, and project requirements.
Working knowledge of field calculations, data collection, preliminary data processing, and survey QA/QC practices.
Sound field judgment and the ability to organize daily assignments, adapt to changing conditions, and resolve routine technical issues independently.
Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, safety, documentation, and high-quality project delivery.
Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with crew members, office staff, contractors, clients, and the public.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying terrain, weather, and site conditions.
Ability to travel to project sites throughout the region, including occasional overnight travel as project needs require.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Trimble survey equipment.
Experience supporting public infrastructure, transportation, utility, or land development projects in Washington.
Why Join Parametrix?
Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.
Our Benefits include
Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
Performance-based bonuses
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
Paid Holidays
Parental Bonding Leave
Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/
Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.
Hourly Range
$38—$48 USD
Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.
Our Commitment to You
Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, age (40 or older, as protected under the ADEA), disability (including physical, mental, or sensory), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Your Information Matters
We care about protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly throughout the hiring process. Our Applicant Privacy Notice explains what information we collect, how we use, share, and retain it, your privacy rights and choices, and how to contact us with questions or requests.
