Professional Surveyor

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized, employee-owned consulting firm dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in transportation, water infrastructure, architecture, and beyond. With more than 125 years of innovation and excellence, we deliver creative, cost-effective solutions that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

We're looking to add a Professional Surveyor to our growing team in Charleston, WV, where you'll have the opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership and client interaction. In this role, you'll play a critical part in shaping the built environment through accurate, precise, and innovative survey work that directly impacts the communities and infrastructure around you.

In this role, you will:

• Certify legal survey documents by stamping and sealing plats of survey, subdivision maps, right-of-way plats, transportation project plats, certified survey maps, and elevation certificates.
• Develop and prepare documentation such as legal descriptions and right-of-way materials for property and easement conveyance.
• Plan, organize, and manage survey projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Lead field survey operations, serving as crew chief when needed, and guiding teams through data collection and project design phases.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of survey data to maintain accuracy and adherence to county, state, and client standards.
• Compute, adjust, and process survey data for mapping and integration into county and state coordinate systems.
• Research and analyze boundary data and recorded land status information to support field surveys and mapping procedures.
• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to build relationships, resolve challenges, and deliver exceptional service.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to survey team members, fostering growth and problem-solving skills.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to the development of survey policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as needed to support project and team success.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience in field survey operations, data collection, topographic surveys, and field control.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• Valid driver's license, as this position will require frequent travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying map filing laws to right-of-way and property surveys.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation.
• Familiarity with Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
• Strong mathematical skills, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of surveying principles, statutes, regulations, and techniques.
• Client-focused mindset with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

Why Mead & Hunt

Joining Mead & Hunt means becoming part of a company where your work truly matters and where you're empowered to shape your career and our collective future.

Here's what sets us apart:

• Employee ownership opportunities after one year of full-time employment share in the success of the company you help build.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance plans.
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities to support your long-term financial goals.
• Generous PTO and leave programs, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, parental leave, caregiver leave, and paid community service leave.
• A flexible work environment, including hybrid scheduling options to support work-life balance.
• Professional development and mentorship programs to help you continuously learn and advance your career.
• A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and service, where your contributions directly shape communities and infrastructure for generations to come.

At Mead & Hunt, you'll be surrounded by the industry's best and brightest minds, supported by a team that values creativity, integrity, and growth. If you're looking for more than just a job and want to make a meaningful impact while building a career you can be proud of, this is the place for you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.