Licensed Surveyor

Becker Morgan Group; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus incentives

Professional memberships & licensing

Advancement opportunities

Wellness programs

Annual project tours

Job summary

Becker Morgan Group is seeking an experienced land surveyor to perform and oversee professional surveying services for diverse projects in Delaware. The role includes providing technical direction to field and office staff, coordinating with project teams, and certifying surveys and related documents in line with licensure requirements.

The candidate will research deeds, plats, easements, and field data to determine boundaries, review calculations for accuracy, and maintain up-to-date knowledge

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of survey experience with at least 2 years in project management and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, subdivision, easement, right-of-way, and other land surveying services.
• Oversee surveys, and certify surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and related documents per licensure.
• Research deeds, plats, easements, field data, and public records to establish property boundaries.
• Review survey calculations, drawings, and deliverables for accuracy and standards.
• Plan and coordinate survey activities and mentor field and office staff.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables with clients and teams.
• Maintain knowledge of surveying laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surveying principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Mentorship

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Basic Function

Perform and oversee professional land surveying services for a variety of projects while ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Provide technical expertise and guidance to survey field and office staff, coordinate surveying activities with project teams and clients, and prepare, review, and certify survey documents as permitted under applicable state licensure requirements.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, subdivision, easement, right-of-way, and other land surveying services.
• Oversee professional surveying work and prepare, review, and certify surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and related documents in accordance with applicable licensure requirements.
• Research and analyze deeds, plats, easements, field data, public records, and other information necessary to establish property boundaries and survey requirements.
• Review survey calculations, drawings, and deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Plan and coordinate survey activities and provide technical direction and mentorship to field and office staff.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables with clients, project teams, contractors, and government agencies.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable surveying laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of professional land surveying principles, practices, boundary law, and applicable standards.
• Ability to interpret survey data, plans, plats, deeds, legal descriptions, and other technical documents.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide technical direction and mentorship to survey personnel.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment and technology; working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software preferred.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying or related field a plus
• 7+ years of survey related experience with at least 2 years of experience in project management and staff supervision

Licensure/Certification

• Current Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or equivalent state land surveyor licensure required.
• Ability to obtain additional state licensure may be required based on project and office needs.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in both office and field environments as required.
• Ability to safely operate or work around surveying equipment and perform field-related activities as necessary.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and navigate uneven, rough, or undeveloped terrain.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and perform other physical activities associated with field surveying.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport survey equipment and materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and direct sunlight.
• Ability to travel to project sites and operate a motor vehicle as required.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus incentives
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance with monthly employee premiums paid 100% by BMG
• Pre-tax deductions for spouse and dependent insurance coverage and a flexible spending account option
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Flex Time
• 401(k) with company match
• Individual education budget, lunch & learns, and paid professional memberships & licensing
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Interoffice recreational competitions, annual project tours, holiday party, community and philanthropic activities