Land Survey Regional Lead

EVStudio; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

PTO 15 days +

Job summary

EVstudio in Boise, Idaho, seeks a Lead Land Surveyor to anchor our Boise team. This senior role will own technical excellence, guide junior staff, and collaborate across architecture, MEP, civil, and structural teams within a dynamic design firm.

You will shape project delivery, oversee field crews, and manage budgets and client communications while advancing surveying standards and workflows. We offer a base salary in a broad range with hybrid work options, comprehensive benefits, and

Qualifications

• Active PLS license required or obtainable soon.
• Typically 10+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• Proficient with Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• Strong knowledge of Idaho survey law.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with limited oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects from proposal through delivery.
• Oversee regional strategy, BD efforts, and final hiring decisions as we form a team around YOU
• Develop survey methodologies, QA/QC workflows, and project standards.
• Oversee field crews; provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Prepare, certify, and review plats, legal descriptions, and other survey documents.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and planners to integrate survey data into design workflows.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and communication with clients and jurisdictional authorities.

Skills

Land surveying

Project leadership

Client communication

Team mentorship

Budget & scheduling

Education

Active PLS license

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

GPS

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

Job description

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Join the Team at EVstudio – Driven by Design, Defined by Collaboration.

At EVstudio, we’re more than just a multidisciplinary design firm — we’re a collaborative team of architects, surveyors, engineers, and professionals dedicated to designing solutions that shape communities and elevate everyday experiences. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of expertise, you’ll find a place at EVstudio to innovate, grow, and make an impact.

What you'll do:

EVstudio is seeking a Lead Land Surveyor to anchor our Boise team. This is a high-impact role for a licensed Surveyor who’s ready to take ownership of technical excellence, grow a Boise-based team, and collaborate across disciplines within a dynamic and integrated design firm. As the senior-most Surveying professional in our Boise office, you’ll be shaping project delivery, guiding junior staff, and collaborating closely with our architecture, MEP, civil, and structural teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects from proposal through delivery.
• Oversee regional strategy, BD efforts, and final hiring decisions as we form a team around YOU
• Develop survey methodologies, QA/QC workflows, and project standards.
• Oversee field crews; provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Prepare, certify, and review plats, legal descriptions, and other survey documents.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and planners to integrate survey data into design workflows.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and communication with clients and jurisdictional authorities.
• Support business development through scoping, proposals, and client meetings.

Qualifications:

• Active PLS license (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe).
• Typically, 10+ years of progressive surveying experience, including project leadership.
• Proficiency with modern survey equipment (GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors) and software (Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or equivalents).
• Strong understanding of Idaho survey law, platting requirements, and land-use processes.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with limited oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer:

We are targeting a base salary of $120,000 to $150,000, but is determined by several factors including education, experience, and a history of working in the given metro area.

• Medical insurance, including an HSA option
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• STD & LTD
• A minimum of 15 days PTO, and higher for more experienced employees
• 401k match of 4%
• One full day of paid VTO (Volunteer Time Off) annually
• Roth 401K option
• Annual company ski day and summer picnic
• Flexible hours
• In many cases, our roles can be worked in a hybrid capacity
• Monthly employee celebrations (with free lunch!)
• The opportunity to touch every aspect of a project, from beginning to end
• Free snacks
• Weekly volleyball league in the Summer and bowling in the Winter
• Company-owned bar in the parking lot of the Denver office
• Relaxed dress code
• Entrepreneurial mindset – If you have an idea, we want you to pursue it!

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