Professional Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

Professional Surveyor – Kalamazoo, Michigan

DISHER is currently partnering with a Civil Engineering and Surveying firm that provides architects, owners, developers, and municipalities with a defined, responsive solution. Their goal is to leave a positive, permanent impact on their clients and the communities in which they work and live and create an environment where the team can build a rewarding career.

What it’s like to work here: 

This company operates under core values of unwavering integrity, prioritizing people, deliberately detailed, complete ownership, simplicity, and continuous improvement. They strive to make the office a relaxed and welcoming environment where you can exceed professionally, give back to the community, and know your work is making a difference.

What you'll get to do:

• Assist with management of the survey department including staff, equipment and workload, providing professional and technological direction.
• Develop proposals and estimates for land survey, topographic survey and construction staking clients.
• Oversee and manage land surveying projects ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide excellent communication between clients, staff, and government agencies.
• Perform survey field work, including site topographic survey, boundary survey and construction staking.
• Prepare and review boundary and topographical surveys, ALTA/ACSM surveys, subdivision plans, and easement exhibits.
• Create legal descriptions and manage survey projects to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Maintain quality control measures to verify survey data accuracy and completeness.
• Provide guidance on current and emerging surveying technologies and methods.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics or equivalent.
• Registration as Professional Surveyor in the State of Michigan.
• 6-8 years of experience is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be a “hands on” leader.
• Strong Project management experience. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Possess a commitment to the success of your team and clients.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.