Lead Land Surveyor – Montana Projects & Boundaries

Water & Environmental Technologies; Anaconda (MT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

ESOP

Job summary

Water & Environment Technologies (WET) headquartered in Butte, Montana, seeks a Professional Land Surveyor to lead land surveying projects across Montana and the Western US. The role involves supervising field crews, ensuring data accuracy, and delivering survey reports and maps supporting engineering, construction, and land development activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Montana PLS license, 7–10 years of progressive surveying experience, and strong proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) required in Montana.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in land surveying.
• Strong proficiency in modern surveying tools and software.
• Excellent understanding of land laws, boundary resolution, and mapping standards.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of land surveying projects.
• Conduct and supervise boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Lead field survey teams, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Analyze and interpret survey data, legal records, and technical documents.
• Prepare and review survey drawings, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Utilize surveying instruments (e.g., total stations, GPS, drones, levels) and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson, Leica Infinity).
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, and construction teams.
• Maintain accurate survey records and documentation.
• Perform quality control checks and resolve discrepancies or legal boundary issues.
• Support proposal preparation and project estimation when required.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Carlson

Leica Infinity

Job description

Water & Environment Technologies (WET) headquartered in Butte, Montana, seeks a Professional Land Surveyor to lead land surveying projects across Montana and the Western US. The role involves supervising field crews, ensuring data accuracy, and delivering survey reports and maps supporting engineering, construction, and land development activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Montana PLS license, 7–10 years of progressive surveying experience, and strong proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D,