Licensed Land Surveyor

Element Land Surveying; Heber City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Land Surveying is looking for a Licensed Land Surveyor based in Utah to bridge the gap between office and field operations. This role involves managing field crews, preparing files, and processing field data to create high-quality project deliverables efficiently.

The ideal candidate should have PLS certification in Utah and experience in Boundary, Topographic, and Construction Surveying, along with strong analytical skills to work in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS) certification in Utah is required.
• Proven experience in Boundary, Topographic, and Construction Surveying.
• Strong understanding of Utah and regional land survey laws.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee regional field crews to ensure project accuracy.
• Prepare and organize technical data files prior to field work.
• Download, process, and analyze field data upon collection.
• Draft and prepare final survey deliverables for all project types.

Skills

Boundary Surveying

Topographic Surveying

Construction Surveying

Analytical Skills

Remote Work

Education

Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS) certification in Utah

Tools

Trimble GPS

Total Stations

Job description

Element Land Surveying is a professional land surveying company specializing in precise measurement and mapping solutions across Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, and Colorado. While we serve multiple states, the vast majority of our work is concentrated in Utah, specifically throughout the Wasatch Back, Utah County, and Salt Lake County. We focus deeply on accuracy, reliability, and client satisfaction to support regional land development, construction, and private property needs.

Role Description

We are seeking a Licensed Land Surveyor in Utah to bridge the gap between office operations and field execution. In this role, you will help manage field crews, prep files for field deployment, and process field data to deliver high-quality, final project deliverables. This position offers the flexibility of working independently in a remote setting.

Core Responsibilities

• Crew Management: Support and oversee regional field crews to ensure project accuracy.
• File Preparation: Prepare and organize technical data files prior to field work.
• Data Processing: Download, process, and analyze field data upon collection.
• Deliverable Creation: Draft and prepare final survey deliverables for all project types.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS) certification in Utah is required. Licensure in WY, NV, or CO is a major plus.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in Boundary, Topographic, and Construction Surveying.
• Equipment Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Trimble GPS and Total Stations.
• Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of Utah and regional land survey laws and regulations.
• Work Style: Sharp analytical skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.