Lead Professional Land Surveyor – Civil Projects & Field Ops

Cochran Engineering; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochran Engineering seeks a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to join our growing civil practice across Missouri. This role oversees boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys for a mix of public and private sector projects.

The successful candidate will lead field crews, ensure data accuracy, prepare plats and legal descriptions, and stamp final survey documents. Requirements include a PLS license, 5+ years of surveying experience, and proficiency with Trimble, Leica, and AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Licensed 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).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 of field crews

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Trimble

Leica

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Cochran Engineering seeks a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to join our growing civil practice across Missouri. This role oversees boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys for a mix of public and private sector projects.

The successful candidate will lead field crews, ensure data accuracy, prepare plats and legal descriptions, and stamp final survey documents. Requirements include a PLS license, 5+ years of surveying experience, and proficiency with Trimble, Leica, and AutoCAD