Lead PLS – Land Surveyor & Field Team Leader

Cochran; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance paid 100%

Dental Insurance paid 100%

Vision Insurance paid 100%

Life Insurance paid 100%

Long-Term Disability insurance paid

401(k) with 4% company match

Generous PTO

7 paid holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with multiple Missouri offices and a robust portfolio across public and private sector projects. We seek a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys, leading field crews and ensuring precise data collection.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of surveying leadership, proficiency with Trimble/Leica and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and a deep understanding of surveying principles and regulations.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• Minimum 5 years of land surveying experience, including leadership of field crews.
• Proficiency in survey software and equipment (e.g., Trimble, Leica, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, legal codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform land surveying services for civil engineering projects.
• Supervise and lead field crews, ensuring data is collected accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and review plats, legal descriptions, and survey drawings in compliance with state and local regulations.
• Conduct boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS land title, right-of-way, and construction staking surveys.
• Interpret construction plans and engineering documents to guide survey activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards and applicable laws.
• Review and certify final survey documents with PLS stamp and signature.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Detail-oriented

Team supervision

Tools

Trimble

Leica

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with multiple Missouri offices and a robust portfolio across public and private sector projects. We seek a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys, leading field crews and ensuring precise data collection.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of surveying leadership, proficiency with Trimble/Leica and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and a deep understanding of surveying principles and regulations.