Professional Land Surveyor

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Johnson City, Tennessee, is seeking a Professional Surveyor to lead the established survey practice.

You will mentor staff, oversee project quality, and drive business development to grow client relationships and services. As a shareholder/employee-owner, you’ll influence operational excellence, collaborate with cross-discipline teams, and deliver high-quality surveys across diverse project types from boundary surveys to ALTA/NSPS to

Qualifications

• Registered Land Surveyor in Tennessee.
• 10+ years of land surveying experience.
• Proven ability to grow a survey practice and lead business development.
• Experience mentoring staff and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of surveyors and technicians.
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC of surveys and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to grow the practice and lead marketing efforts.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand services and ensure project quality.
• Manage client relationships and project delivery in Johnson City.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Education

Registered Land Surveyor in Tennessee

Job description

Overview

As a Professional Surveyor with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Johnson City, Tennessee office, you'll work alongside Senior Managers and Executives to grow and support an established survey practice. You'll lead the efforts in identifying opportunities for growing the practice, lead business development and marketing efforts, and implement sales strategies to provide sustainable growth of the practice. You'll work with other practices within CEC to provide an integrated approach to addressing our client's needs. You'll provide technical oversight to include quality assurance and quality control of procedures and work product, and monitor field and office procedures to assure a high level of consistent work product and service. You'll oversee a wide range of project types including Existing Conditions and Topographic Surveys, Boundary and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Utility and Route Surveys, Subdivisions and Statutory Plats, Construction layout and As-Built Surveys. This leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about mentoring, team development, and operational excellence, while also contributing to business development efforts.

At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we're accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority - and that's what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of surveyors and technicians, fostering professional growth and a collaborative culture
• Oversee project quality and safety standards, ensuring accurate deliverables and efficient workflows
• Recruit and develop top talent to strengthen the practice and support long-term growth
• Collaborate with the current survey leadership team and other managers to identify new opportunities and expand services
• Support business development efforts through client engagement and integrated solutions

Our Johnson City office sits in the heart of Northeast Tennessee, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. With easy access to hiking, lakes, and scenic drives, plus a growing downtown and vibrant community culture, Johnson City offers a high quality of life and a welcoming environment for professionals looking to live and grow in a small-city setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Land Surveyor in Tennessee
• 10+ years of land surveying experience
• Demonstrated success leading business development and client management efforts
• Experience leading and mentoring staff
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary consulting practice preferred
• Network of existing client is a plus

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.