Principal Land Surveyor

Job Description

This is not simply another Land Surveyor position—it is a unique opportunity to lead and ultimately participate in the ownership and growth of an established Connecticut land surveying practice.

Based in Woodbridge, CT , the Licensed Land Surveyor will take a principal hands-on leadership role across all field and office surveying operations. Stepping into a turn-key environment with an active backlog, modern field equipment, experienced personnel, and an ongoing stream of projects generated through an established civil and environmental engineering practice, the successful candidate will direct survey operations today while preparing to acquire equity in the practice tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities & Scope

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• Field & Operational Leadership: Plan, direct, and execute daily field operations, crew scheduling, precision instrument calibration, and site safety. Lead all major field efforts for boundary, topographic, A-2, existing-conditions, bathymetric, and construction layout projects.
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• Complex Boundary & Technical Work: Perform high-level boundary research, deed and land record analysis, complex survey calculations, and technical plan preparation/review using AutoCAD Civil 3D . Personally handle complex field setups and technical determinations.
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• Staff Mentorship & Retention: Train, mentor, and foster a strong culture to retain field crew members, instrument operators, and office CAD technicians.
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Qualifications

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• Licensure: Current Connecticut Licensed Land Surveyor (L.S.) or a senior Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) on an active path to imminent licensure.Licensed Land Surveyor
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• Demonstrated experience with CT boundary resolution, land record research, field instrument operation (GPS, total station, robotic systems), and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
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• Proven capacity (or strong desire) to direct personnel, oversee field operations, handle client relations, and participate in a structured transition toward business equity and executive leadership.
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