PLS Professional - Montana Travel, Flexible Schedule

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing opportunities

Professional development assistance

Licensing fees paid

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor to join our Bozeman team and lead surveying services across Montana. You will independently perform complex boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, and construction staking, while coordinating with engineers and clients to deliver high-quality results on time.

Travel statewide is expected. You'll mentor junior staff, ensure QA/QC, and contribute to proposals and client relationships.

Qualifications

• PLS license required to operate professionally.
• 4+ years of professional surveying experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Montana and nearby regions.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, boundary determinations, and jurisdictional rules.
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Trimble equipment, Trimble Access, and Civil 3D.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center is beneficial; UAV experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex surveying tasks including boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, and construction staking.
• Research maps, land records, deeds, and prior survey information for project needs.
• Process field data and maintain accuracy with CAD and survey software.
• Ensure data quality and compliance with company standards.
• Review produced surveys and deliverables for QC and accuracy.
• Support diverse projects from highways to commercial developments and sites.
• Navigate land use regulations and coordinate with clients, agencies, and consultants.
• Assist with business development, proposals, and client relationships.

Skills

Boundary determination

Survey data processing

Field surveying

Project management

Client communication

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Trimble Access

Autodesk Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

UAV systems

Job description

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor to join our Bozeman team and lead surveying services across Montana. You will independently perform complex boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, and construction staking, while coordinating with engineers and clients to deliver high-quality results on time.

Travel statewide is expected. You'll mentor junior staff, ensure QA/QC, and contribute to proposals and client relationships.