Professional Land Surveyor

gpac; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac partners with a well-established land surveying and engineering firm to hire a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Dallas, TX. The role leads projects, mentors teams, and handles boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, and construction surveys with advanced survey tech.

Requires a PLS license (or LSIT aiming for PLS within six months), 5+ years of experience, and proficiency with Carlson, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and data processing software. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, or LSIT planning to obtain PLS within six months.
• 5+ years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Experience with boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Proficiency with Carlson, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and survey data processing software.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, right-of-way, and construction layout surveys.
• Research deeds, plats, easements, and other legal documents to establish and verify property boundaries.
• Prepare and certify plats, legal descriptions, maps, and other survey deliverables.
• Utilize GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and related survey technology to collect and process accurate field data.
• Manage survey projects from planning through completion while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Mentor and supervise survey field crews and CAD technicians.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies to achieve successful project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering

Tools

Carlson

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Survey data processing software

Job description

Build Your Career with a Firm That Invests in Your Success

Our client, a well-established and growing land surveying and engineering firm, is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surveying professional who enjoys leading projects, mentoring others, and working on a diverse range of challenging assignments.

If you're looking for a company that values work-life balance, professional development, and a collaborative culture, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Why You’ll Want to Join

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Diverse and challenging projects that keep your work interesting.
• Collaborative team culture where your expertise is valued.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and long-term career advancement.
• Stable, growing organization with an excellent reputation in the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Perform and oversee boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, right-of-way, and construction layout surveys.
• Research deeds, plats, easements, and other legal documents to establish and verify property boundaries.
• Prepare and certify plats, legal descriptions, maps, and other survey deliverables.
• Utilize GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and related survey technology to collect and process accurate field data.
• Manage survey projects from planning through completion while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Mentor and supervise survey field crews and CAD technicians.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies to achieve successful project outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, or LSIT with the ability to obtain PLS licensure within six months.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Experience performing boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Proficiency with Carlson, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and survey data processing software.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, boundary law, and applicable industry standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.