Project Surveyor

Project Surveyor

Canonsburg, PA ( • Land Survey + Data Solutions

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Project Surveyor - Canonsburg, PA

The greater Pittsburgh region sits within one of the Mid-Atlantic region's most active corridors for transportation improvements, utility infrastructure, energy development, and site development projects, creating strong demand for experienced surveying professionals who can deliver accurate and defensible survey data.

This is an opportunity for a licensed survey professional who enjoys technical ownership, mentoring team members, solving complex boundary challenges, and making a visible impact on projects throughout Pennsylvania.

At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.

What You'll Do

• Supervise survey technicians, field crews, and CADD technicians assigned to project teams.

• Perform routine and complex survey calculations and control adjustments.

• Conduct, assign, and support records research activities.

• Perform, assign, and review CADD drafting assignments.

• Analyze boundary evidence, parcel records, and right-of-way documentation to determine property boundaries.

• Determine and document property boundaries, easements, land ownership information, and related survey findings.

• Develop topographic surveys and mapping deliverables to support planning, engineering, and design efforts.

• Maintain positive client relationships and facilitate project deliverables to ensure an outstanding customer experience.

• Provide QA/QC review of survey work across multiple market sectors.

• Mentor and support less experienced members of the survey team.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• Previous experience in land surveying.

• Professional Survey License required.

• Experience using surveying software and equipment including AutoCAD, GPS, total stations, and data collectors.

• Knowledge of boundary determinations, control adjustments, topographic surveying and mapping, PennDOT Standards and Procedures, and ALTA requirements.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.

• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites throughout Pennsylvania & New York.

• Ability to access construction sites, traverse uneven terrain, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Proficiency in MicroStation.

Why Join Fisher

• Shape meaningful infrastructure, environmental, and community outcomes through work that has visible local and regional impact.

• Grow in a collaborative culture where accessible leaders welcome ideas, feedback, ownership, and professional development.

• Build your career through mentorship, technical learning, leadership opportunities, and exposure to multidisciplinary project teams.

• Thrive in a flexible, team-driven environment that values quality, accountability, work-life balance, and long-term success.

Compensation + Benefits

Hourly payrange: $40-$50/hour

• Competitive compensation; actual pay varies based on experience, qualifications, education, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Company-paid life and disability insurance.

• Hybrid work schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and strong work-life balance.

• Shareholders program, professional development opportunities and reimbursement, supplemental benefits, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Location Flexibility

This role is aligned to the Canonsburg, PA market for survey operations supporting transportation, land development, environmental, and infrastructure projects throughout Western Pennsylvania. Fisher may also consider strong candidates located near Pittsburgh, PA, Cranberry Township, PA, Washington, PA, or other Fisher office locations based on project needs, client alignment, team growth priorities, and business development opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Salary Description

$40-$50/hour