Registered Professional Land Surveyor

Registered Professional Land Surveyor

We are seeking a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) to lead and execute land surveying projects across residential, municipal, and land development assignments. The RPLS will ensure accurate boundary determinations, prepare and review legal plats and survey drawings, coordinate with civil engineering and drainage teams, and apply GIS tools to support project planning and permitting. The ideal candidate combines strong technical surveying expertise with experience in land development, municipal work, and effective project communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and lead boundary, topographic, construction staking, subdivision, and ALTA/NSPS land surveys in compliance with state laws and professional standards.
• Prepare, review, certify, and sign legal plats, maps, and survey deliverables; ensure documents meet local jurisdiction requirements and recording standards.
• Coordinate survey activities with civil engineers, drainage specialists, land development teams, clients, and municipal officials to resolve design and permitting issues.
• Supervise and train survey crews; manage field resources, equipment calibration, data collection, and quality control procedures.
• Integrate and maintain GIS datasets, process survey data using GPS, total station, and digital levels, and produce accurate CAD and GIS deliverables.
• Conduct site evaluations for drainage, grading, easements, and right-of-way issues; provide recommendations to support project design and permitting.
• Manage multiple projects, prepare cost estimates and schedules, and ensure timely delivery of survey services within budget and scope.
• Stay current with surveying standards, state licensing requirements, and advances in surveying technology; represent the firm at public meetings and during permit reviews as needed.

Qualifications:

• Active state registration as a Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) required.
• Bachelors degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional land surveying experience with demonstrated work in residential, municipal, and land development projects.
• Proven experience with ALTA/NSPS surveys, subdivision plats, boundary determinations, and construction staking.
• Proficiency with GIS, GPS surveying equipment, total stations, and surveying software (e.g., AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Carlson, Trimble, Esri).
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to drainage, grading, and land development, and the ability to coordinate technical solutions with engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to prepare legal survey documents, and experience interacting with clients and local permitting authorities.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to field sites; willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(K)
• Bonus
• And More!