Licensed Surveyor - DOT

Jobot; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Career growth

Mobile LiDAR tech exposure

FDOT projects in Florida

Collaborative team

Job summary

Jobot, a Tampa-based engineering and surveying firm, seeks a Florida Licensed Professional Surveyor & Mapper to lead transportation survey projects across the state. You will oversee planning, QA/QC, and final deliverables while mentoring crews and coordinating with engineers and agencies.

The role emphasizes compliance with FDOT standards, map reviews, and adoption of Mobile LiDAR and new geospatial tech to deliver accurate, timely results.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Professional Surveyor & Mapper (PSM) license is required.
• 0-5+ years of experience after licensure; all experience levels encouraged to apply.
• Experience in transportation and roadway survey projects.
• Familiarity with FDOT standards and survey requirements.
• Experience reviewing plats, legal descriptions, boundary surveys, ROW mapping, and construction staking.
• Knowledge of survey equipment, GPS, robotic total stations, and data collection technologies.
• Mobile LiDAR experience strongly preferred.
• Experience processing point cloud data a plus.
• Familiarity with MicroStation, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Leica Cyclone, OpenRoads or similar software is beneficial.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with engineers, project managers, and public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee transportation surveying projects from planning through final deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with Florida statutes, FDOT standards, and client specifications.
• Review and certify survey documents and mapping products.
• Mentor survey technicians and field crews.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, project managers, and public agency clients.
• Support Mobile LiDAR initiatives and emerging geospatial technologies.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Build lasting relationships with clients through exceptional service.

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Leica Cyclone

OpenRoads

Job description

About Us

We are a well-established engineering and consulting firm that partners with public and private clients on complex transportation infrastructure projects throughout Florida. Our multidisciplinary team specializes in delivering innovative surveying, engineering, mapping, and geospatial solutions that help shape the future of our communities.

As our transportation portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for a Licensed Professional Surveyor who is passionate about technology, enjoys working on impactful projects, and wants to grow with a collaborative team.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits


• 401(k) with company match


• Generous PTO and paid holidays


• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization


• Exposure to cutting-edge surveying technologies including Mobile LiDAR and advanced geospatial solutions


• Diverse FDOT transportation projects across Florida


• Collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued


• Opportunity to help build and grow a surveying practice

Job Details

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Florida Licensed Professional Surveyor & Mapper (PSM) to support a growing transportation practice serving public infrastructure clients throughout Florida.

This role will oversee transportation survey projects, provide technical leadership, review survey deliverables, and ensure compliance with FDOT standards and Florida surveying regulations. Candidates with experience in Mobile LiDAR and modern geospatial technologies are highly preferred.

Whether you're an early-career licensed surveyor looking to continue developing your expertise or an experienced professional seeking greater responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: $115,000 - $160,000 per year

Qualifications

• Active Florida Professional Surveyor & Mapper (PSM) license required


• 0-5+ years of experience after licensure (all experience levels encouraged to apply)


• Experience performing or managing transportation and roadway survey projects


• Familiarity with FDOT standards, procedures, and survey requirements


• Experience reviewing plats, legal descriptions, boundary surveys, right-of-way mapping, and construction staking


• Working knowledge of survey equipment, GPS, robotic total stations, and data collection technologies


• Mobile LiDAR experience strongly preferred


• Experience processing point cloud data is a plus


• Familiarity with MicroStation, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Leica Cyclone, OpenRoads, or similar software is beneficial


• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills


• Ability to coordinate with engineers, project managers, and public agencies

Preferred Experience

• Mobile LiDAR data acquisition or processing


• Utility corridor or right-of-way surveys


• Topographic surveys for transportation design


• Hydrographic or aerial mapping experience


• QA/QC of survey deliverables


• Project management and client interaction


• Experience supporting large FDOT District projects

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee transportation surveying projects from planning through final deliverables


• Ensure compliance with Florida statutes, FDOT standards, and client specifications


• Review and certify survey documents and mapping products


• Mentor survey technicians and field crews


• Coordinate with engineering teams, project managers, and public agency clients


• Support Mobile LiDAR initiatives and emerging geospatial technologies


• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality standards


• Build lasting relationships with clients through exceptional service

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.