Clay Campbell

Survey Party Chief with experience in land survey drafting, Civil 3D, boundary and topographic surveying, construction staking, aerial data collection, LiDAR, and survey research. Experienced developing survey deliverables from field-collected and aerial data and applying survey principles to boundary, topographic, and construction projects. Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and experienced with Civil 3D surfaces, feature lines, alignments, COGO points, parcel objects, Xrefs, coordinate systems, and automated survey drafting.

Bachelor's degree in Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology with professional experience as a Survey Party Chief and surveying instructor.

Adjunct Instructor at Idaho State University (2025-08 – Present)

• Graded and provided feedback on homework and laboratory assignments for Beginning Surveying, Intermediate Surveying and Spatial Analysis, and Construction Surveying to enhance student understanding.
• Evaluated student work in surveying principles, spatial analysis, and construction surveying concepts to ensure mastery of course material.
• Supported instruction and evaluation of surveying methods and technical applications to foster student engagement and comprehension.

Survey Party Chief at Schwab Eaton (2025-01 – Present)

•Support the preparation of professional survey drawings and deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey field data.

• Prepared and utilized survey data for construction staking and layout to ensure accurate project implementation.
• Perform topographic surveys using GNSS systems and robotic total stations.
• Conducted boundary surveys and applied land record research to determine boundary lines.
• Perform survey data processing and QA/QC to support accurate survey deliverables.
• Prepare legal descriptions and Section Corner reference reports for review by a licensed surveyor.
• Applied Civil 3D tools including surfaces, feature lines, alignments, COGO points, parcel objects, Xrefs, and survey databases in varying capacities.
• Work under the direction of licensed surveyors while applying established surveying principles and company standards.

Survey Party Chief at Jorgensen Associates (2023-05 – 2024-12)

• Executed boundary and topographic surveys ensuring compliance with standards under licensed surveyors.
• Led field crews and coordinated project tasks to achieve timely completion.
• Processed field-collected survey data and developed survey deliverables from terrestrial and UAS data.
• Produced professional survey drawings for internal and external use with Civil 3D.
• Applied Civil 3D tools including surfaces, feature lines, alignments, COGO points, parcel objects, Xrefs, and survey databases in varying capacities.
• Developed and applied staking data for precise construction layout.
• Performed QA/QC of survey information and deliverables to support project accuracy and completeness.

Survey Intern at Nevada Gold Mines (2022-05 – 2022-08)

•Completed project comparing aerial and terrestrial LiDAR with photogrammetry to evaluate differences in data accuracy and application suitability.

• Worked with aerial and terrestrial survey data to support project analysis.
• Produced quality control reports for pit construction to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Reported daily stockpile volumes to provide accurate material tracking for operational planning.

Bachelor's Degree in Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology – Idaho State University (2025-05)

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology – Idaho State University (2023-05)