Land Surveyor (RLS)

Hunter Engineering Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Inc. is seeking a licensed Registered Land Surveyor to lead surveying operations and provide professional oversight for diverse land development projects in Dallas.

The role offers the opportunity to work on significant commercial, industrial, and residential developments. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of progressive surveying experience, a valid RLS license, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Professional Land Surveyor license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• Extensive knowledge of boundary law, surveying principles, and state regulations.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment (GPS/GNSS, total stations, data collectors).
• Experience with Trimble, Leica, or similar survey equipment.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional surveying services and stamp survey documents.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Perform GPS and boundary surveys; operate total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, and data collectors.
• Review and certify survey plats, legal descriptions, and technical reports.
• Prepare records of surveys, subdivision maps, and file land court documents.
• Manage survey crews and mentor junior surveyors.
• Conduct field reconnaissance and establish survey control.
• Interface directly with clients, attorneys, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with state surveying laws and professional standards.
• Resolve boundary disputes and research complex title issues.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics

Tools

GPS/GNSS

Total Stations

Data Collectors

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble

Leica

Job description

About The Role

Hunter Engineering is seeking a licensed Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) to lead surveying operations and provide professional oversight for diverse land development projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant commercial, industrial, and residential developments.

Hunter Engineering is seeking a licensed Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) to lead surveying operations and provide professional oversight for diverse land development projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant commercial, industrial, and residential developments.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional surveying services and stamp survey documents
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, and construction surveys
• Perform GPS and boundary surveys; operate total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, and data collectors
• Review and certify survey plats, legal descriptions, and technical reports
• Prepare records of surveys, subdivision maps, and file land court documents
• Manage survey crews and mentor junior surveyors
• Conduct field reconnaissance and establish survey control
• Interface directly with clients, attorneys, and regulatory agencies
• Ensure compliance with state surveying laws and professional standards
• Resolve boundary disputes and research complex title issues

Requirements

• Current Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RLS/PLS) license required
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience
• Extensive knowledge of boundary law, surveying principles, and state regulations
• Proficiency with surveying equipment (GPS/GNSS, total stations, data collectors)
• Experience with Trimble, Leica, or similar survey equipment
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-state licensure
• Experience with large-scale land development projects
• Expert-level proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey processing software
• Professional affiliations (NSPS, state surveying associations)