Professional Land Surveyor

Professional Land Surveyor

We are seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead boundary and topographic surveying projects (and more), ensure compliance with legal and professional standards, and deliver accurate survey products for public- and private-sector clients. The role combines field leadership, boundary analysis and deed research, project management, client communication, and quality assurance to support land development, coastal, municipal, and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform boundary surveys, stakeouts, ALTA/NSPS surveys, and prepare certified survey plans and legal descriptions.
• Conduct deed research, title and boundary analysis, and coordinate with legal counsel and land court when necessary.
• Manage and execute topographic, existing conditions, subdivision, condominium and coastal surveys using GNSS, robotic total stations, UAVs, and laser scanning/reality capture technologies.
• Prepare accurate survey deliverables including plats, recordable maps, ALTA surveys, construction stakeout plans, and existing conditions plans using Civil 3D and Carlson software.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, proposals, permitting coordination (including environmental permitting), and client communications.
• Implement and enforce QA/QC procedures to ensure deliverable accuracy and compliance with NSPS/State standards and boundary law.
• Mentor and train junior survey staff and technicians; review field notes, calculations, and plans for technical accuracy.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, planners, contractors, and clients to integrate survey data into design and construction workflows.
• Participate in business development activities including proposal preparation, client meetings, and scope development to grow survey services.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams on complex projects such as coastal assessments, municipal projects, and large-scale land development.
• Operate and maintain advanced survey equipment (GNSS, robotics, UAVs, laser scanners) and ensure appropriate data management and recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in MA or ability to obtain reciprocity; strong knowledge of boundary law and survey standards (ALTA/NSPS).
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive land surveying experience with demonstrated boundary and deed research expertise.
• Proven experience with boundary analysis, land court procedures, and preparation of recordable plats, legal descriptions, and survey plans.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and Carlson (or equivalent CAD/survey software) for drafting and delivering survey products.
• Experience with GNSS surveying, robotic total stations, UAV photogrammetry, laser scanning, and reality capture workflows.
• Experience preparing and managing ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, subdivision plats, condominium plans, and existing conditions plans.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, proposal development, permitting coordination, and client relationship management.
• Demonstrated QA/QC discipline and attention to detail in field methods, calculations, and plan reviews.
• Ability to mentor, train, and lead survey crews; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with civil engineering concepts, construction stakeout, and coordination with design/construction teams.
• Experience with coastal projects, municipal permitting, environmental permitting or similar regulatory processes is desirable.
• Business development experience and the ability to identify new opportunities and contribute to proposals is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to job sites, work outdoors in varying conditions, and perform fieldwork as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary - Based on Experience
• Performance bonus
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401K plan with Company Contributions
• 529 Plan - company sponsored
• PTO and Flexible work schedules

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.