Licensed Land Surveyor (LS)

AMT Engineering

Herndon (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee-Owned)

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking a Virginia Licensed Surveyor to join our Survey practice in Richmond or Northern Virginia.

The ideal candidate will lead surveys, mentor staff, and develop client relationships while contributing to the growth of our transportation and infrastructure projects. AMT emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and work-life balance, offering flexible hybrid work arrangements and an ESOP culture.

Qualifications

Virginia Licensed Surveyor (LS)
Minimum of 5 years of progressive surveying experience
Experience performing and managing Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Right-of-Way Surveys, and Utility Surveys
Experience preparing surveys in accordance with VDOT Survey Standards and VDOT CAD Standards
Experience supporting transportation and infrastructure projects
Leadership experience or a demonstrated desire to grow into a leadership role

Responsibilities

Manage survey projects from proposal development through final project delivery
Supervise and mentor survey field crews, office technicians, and project staff
Coordinate project staffing, scheduling, budgets, and deliverables
Conduct project kickoff meetings with clients, project managers, and engineering teams
Establish project work plans, survey procedures, and quality standards
Oversee the performance of Topographic, Boundary, Right‑of‑Way, and Utility Surveys
Ensure compliance with VDOT Standards
Review field data, survey computations, mapping, and deliverables for QA/QC
Coordinate briefing and debriefing with field crews
Monitor project schedules, budgets, invoicing, and financial performance
Prepare project scopes, proposals, and fee estimates
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Collaborate with transportation and infrastructure teams
Identify and resolve technical, operational, and project challenges
Support growth of AMT's Survey practice

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client service

Education

Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT), an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, is seeking a motivated Virginia Licensed Surveyor (LS) to join our growing Survey practice in Richmond or Northern Virginia

Build Your Future at AMT

This opportunity is designed for a survey professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you've recently obtained your Virginia license or are looking to expand your leadership responsibilities, AMT offers the opportunity to serve in responsible charge of survey projects, mentor staff, develop client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of our Survey practice.

Our survey professionals work closely with AMT's transportation and infrastructure engineering teams. The work primarily includes topographic, boundary, right-of-way, and utility surveys supporting roadway, bridge, utility, and public infrastructure design projects supporting our public sector clientele.

As an employee-owned company, AMT invests in its people through mentorship, professional development, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative culture that values teamwork, client service, and work-life balance. We are looking for a future leader who wants to make a meaningful impact on our projects, clients, teams, and communities. Surveyors who have recently obtained their Virginia Licensed Surveyor credential are encouraged to apply.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

At AMT, leadership opportunities are created through growth, not simply through waiting for someone else to retire. This position offers the opportunity to:

Serve in responsible charge of survey projects
Lead and mentor survey field and office personnel
Gain greater project management responsibility
Develop client management and business development skills
Work closely with transportation and infrastructure engineering teams
Build leadership experience within an employee-owned company
Help shape the future growth of AMT's Survey practice
Enjoy flexible hybrid work arrangements and a strong commitment to work-life balance

We are looking for more than a licensed surveyor. We're looking for a future leader. If you've recently earned your Virginia Licensed Surveyor credential and are looking for an opportunity to expand your responsibilities, lead projects and staff, worn on meaningful transportation and infrastructure projects, and accelerate your professional growth, AMT offers the platform and support to help you succeed.

Join AMT and help shape the future of surveying throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Responsibilities

Manage survey projects from proposal development through final project delivery
Supervise and mentor survey field crews, office technicians, and project staff
Coordinate project staffing, scheduling, budgets, and deliverables
Conduct project kickoff meetings with clients, project managers, and engineering teams
Establish project work plans, survey procedures, and quality standards
Oversee the performance of Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Right-of-Way Surveys, and Utility Surveys
Ensure compliance with applicable VDOT Survey Standards and VDOT CAD Standards
Review field data, survey computations, mapping, and deliverables for quality assurance and quality control
Coordinate briefing and debriefing activities with field crews
Monitor project schedules, budgets, invoicing, and financial performance
Prepare project scopes, proposals, and fee estimates
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Collaborate closely with transportation and infrastructure engineering teams
Identify and resolve technical, operational, and project challenges
Support the continued growth and success of AMT's Survey practice

Qualifications

Virginia Licensed Surveyor (LS)
Minimum of 5 years of progressive surveying experience
Experience performing and managing Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Right-of-Way Surveys, and Utility Surveys
Experience preparing surveys in accordance with VDOT Survey Standards and VDOT CAD Standards
Experience supporting transportation and infrastructure projects
Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Leadership experience or a demonstrated desire to grow into a leadership role

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Civil Engineering, or related field
Experience supporting roadway, bridge, utility, and transportation design projects
Experience coordinating survey activities with engineering design teams
Interest in business development and future management responsibilities
Experience mentoring survey staff and developing future leaders

Survey professionals who have recently obtained their Virginia Licensed Surveyor credential are encouraged to apply.

Why Join AMT?

Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
Competitive Compensation Package
Flexible Hybrid Work Environment
Career Advancement Opportunities
Leadership Development and Mentoring
Professional Development and Continuing Education Support
Diverse Transportation and Infrastructure Projects
Collaborative Team Culture
Strong Commitment to Work-Life Balance

The AMT Difference

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth.

Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.

Competitive Benefit Package

To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get: