Lead PLS — Employee-Owned Firm, Flexible & Growing

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) seeks a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead surveying teams in Bismarck or Minot, ND. The role emphasizes technical leadership, client coordination, and mentoring staff across projects.

Requirements include a PLS credential, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain additional state licensure. AE2S offers a strong benefits package and an employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional land surveying experience.
• PLS credential with authority to make professional boundary determinations.
• Ability to obtain a South Dakota PLS license within the required timeframe.
• Demonstrated knowledge of land surveying principles and ability to independently perform assignments on complex projects.
• Viewed as a technical leader by peers and coworkers.
• Effective listener with well‑organized communication skills.
• Experience leading small and medium tasks, developing scopes, and contributing to project schedules.
• Ability to manage workload to meet commitments and deliver high‑quality results on time.

Responsibilities

• Certifies own surveys and oversees the work of technical staff to ensure accuracy, compliance, and professional integrity.
• Leads survey crews on medium to large engagements, providing direction, problem‑solving, and quality oversight.
• Manages personal workload and advises technical staff on project tasks, priorities, and expectations.
• Serves as a key point of coordination between clients, contractors, and internal teams to maintain alignment and resolve issues.
• Assists with proposal development, project scoping, and participation in client interviews.
• Actively participates in professional associations and attends local, regional, and national industry events.
• Trains staff on advanced surveying tasks, methods, and professional practices.
• Controls scope, schedule, and budget for small to medium‑sized projects or defined elements of larger work.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Client communication

Mentoring staff

Time management

Education

PLS credential (Professional Land Surveyor)

Job description

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) seeks a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead surveying teams in Bismarck or Minot, ND. The role emphasizes technical leadership, client coordination, and mentoring staff across projects.

Requirements include a PLS credential, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain additional state licensure. AE2S offers a strong benefits package and an employee‑owned culture.