Professional Land Surveyor

Water & Environmental Technologies; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Performance-based bonuses

401k with employee match (ESOP option)

Job summary

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET), headquartered in Butte, Montana, is seeking a skilled Professional Land Surveyor to lead surveying projects across Montana and the Western US. You will supervise field crews, ensure data accuracy, and prepare survey reports and maps that support engineering and construction.

The ideal candidate holds a PLS license in Montana, has 7–10 years of experience, and demonstrates leadership, project management, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a surveying/geomatics/civil engineering field.
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) preferred in Montana.
• 7–10 years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Strong proficiency with modern surveying tools and software.
• Excellent understanding of land laws, boundary resolution and mapping standards.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee all aspects of land surveying projects.
• Conduct boundary, topographic, construction, and as‑built surveys.
• Lead field survey teams with technical guidance and mentorship.
• Analyze and interpret survey data, legal records, and docs.
• Prepare and review survey drawings, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Use instruments (total stations, GPS, drones, levels) and software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson, Leica Infinity).
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, and construction teams.
• Maintain accurate survey records and documentation.
• Perform quality control and resolve boundary discrepancies.
• Support proposal preparation and project estimation when required.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Surveying tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Carlson

Leica Infinity

GPS

Job description

Job Title: Professional Land Surveyor
Location: Montana (Preferably Butte)
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Surveying/Technical Services
Reports To: Survey Manager/Technical Services Business Group Leader

Job Summary:

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is an employee-owned technical consulting firm, headquartered in Butte, Montana, that provides our clients with geoscience and engineering solutions on projects throughout Montana, Wyoming, and the Western US. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Professional Land Surveyor to lead and oversee land surveying projects across various areas. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of land surveying practices, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects from planning through completion. This role involves supervising field crews, ensuring accuracy of data collection, and preparing detailed survey reports and maps that support engineering, construction, and land development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of land surveying projects.
• Conduct and supervise boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Lead field survey teams, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Analyze and interpret survey data, legal records, and technical documents.
• Prepare and review survey drawings, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Utilize surveying instruments (e.g., total stations, GPS, drones, levels) and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson, Leica Infinity).
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, and construction teams.
• Maintain accurate survey records and documentation.
• Perform quality control checks and resolve discrepancies or legal boundary issues.
• Support proposal preparation and project estimation when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) required in Montana.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in land surveying.
• Strong proficiency in modern surveying tools and software.
• Excellent understanding of land laws, boundary resolution, and mapping standards.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in construction staking, site development, and GIS.
• Drone (UAV) mapping and photogrammetry experience.
• Knowledge of local land use regulations and permitting processes.
• Familiarity with BIM or 3D modeling is a plus.
• Combination of office work and fieldwork in various weather conditions.
• May require travel to multiple sites or remote locations.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary will be based on experience. WET offers a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition to the benefits package, WET offers performance-based bonuses, an Employee Sponsored 401k, and an employee stock ownership program (ESOP) which provides company ownership to all

WET is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran/Minority/Female employees at no cost to the employee.