Licensed Land Surveyor – SC Boundary & Construction Lead

ARCXIS; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ARCXIS, based in Houston with national reach, seeks a highly skilled Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) to support our South Carolina projects. You will oversee boundary, topographic, and construction surveys, review documents, and ensure compliance with state standards for residential and commercial work.

The role combines office tasks with field supervision, requires a SC PLS license, and 5+ years of experience, plus proficiency in survey software.

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of surveying experience, including boundary and construction surveys.
• Strong knowledge of South Carolina surveying laws, standards, and practices.
• Experience with survey software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, Trimble, etc.).
• Ability to interpret legal descriptions, plats, and construction documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, and construction surveys in accordance with South Carolina statutes and standards.
• Prepare, review, and certify survey documents, including plats, legal descriptions, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Interpret and analyze survey data, title reports, construction plans, and legal documents.
• Sign and seal survey documents as required by state regulations.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including engineering, permitting, and inspection services.
• Communicate with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Ensure all survey work complies with applicable laws, codes, and company standards.
• Support project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree (Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson

Trimble

Job description

ARCXIS, based in Houston with national reach, seeks a highly skilled Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) to support our South Carolina projects. You will oversee boundary, topographic, and construction surveys, review documents, and ensure compliance with state standards for residential and commercial work.

The role combines office tasks with field supervision, requires a SC PLS license, and 5+ years of experience, plus proficiency in survey software.