Professional Land Surveyor

Sarinas Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Health and dental insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Ongoing professional development support

Job summary

A prestigious civil engineering firm in Boston is seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to lead various surveying projects. The candidate will be responsible for conducting surveys, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with regulations. They will collaborate with engineers and architects and must hold a Bachelor's degree along with a Massachusetts PLS license. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of professional land surveying experience.
• Strong understanding of land surveying laws and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys.
• Analyze survey data and prepare plans, maps, and legal descriptions.
• Verify property boundaries and resolve discrepancies in land records.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, architects, and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Proficiency with survey instruments

GPS systems

CAD software

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Active Massachusetts Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Job description

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

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About the Opportunity

Sarinas Consulting has partnered with a prestigious civil engineering and land development firm to support the growth of its surveying team. This well-established firm is known for delivering high-quality civil engineering, land surveying, and consulting services across Central and Eastern Massachusetts.

The firm is seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and well-coordinated survey services across a diverse project portfolio.

Position Overview

The Professional Land Surveyor will be responsible for leading and supporting land surveying projects from fieldwork through final plans. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys
• Analyze survey data and prepare plans, maps, and legal descriptions
• Verify property boundaries and resolve discrepancies in land records
• Collaborate with civil engineers, architects, and construction teams
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Manage survey crews and oversee field operations
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records
• Utilize GPS, GIS, and CAD technologies for data collection and mapping

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Active Massachusetts Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
• 3–5+ years of professional land surveying experience
• Proficiency with survey instruments, GPS systems, and CAD software
• Strong understanding of land surveying laws and standards
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Experience

• GIS mapping and data management
• Drone surveying and/or LiDAR exposure
• Project or crew management experience

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives
• Health and dental insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education support

This employer is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Civil Engineering