Professional Land Surveyor

Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting (RIC); Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to join their Kansas City team. The role involves managing survey projects, collaborating with clients and survey crews, and preparing essential documents. Candidates should hold a PLS license in Missouri and have at least 5 years of experience in land surveying. This full-time position offers involvement in civil engineering and requires strong technical skills and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Missouri required.
• At least 5 years of field and office experience in land surveying.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects with clients and survey crews.
• Communicate with on-site supervisors and clients.
• Prepare land development plans and construction documents.

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Robotic Total Stations

GPS

MicroStation

Geopak

Job description

Professional Land Surveyor role at Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting (RIC)

Join RIC, a 100% employee owned, full‑service infrastructure consulting firm focused on civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and construction phase services.

About The Role

RIC seeks a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Missouri to work with our team of professional surveyors, field surveyors, and survey technicians across the Midwest. The role involves planning, scheduling, and executing survey projects, applying sound survey principles, approving field measurements, and preparing survey documents.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage projects with clients and survey crews.
• Assist crew members with computations and data collection using field equipment.
• Communicate with on‑site supervisors and/or clients.
• Work with land development plans and construction stakeout computations.
• Manage electronic data and notes from survey crews.
• Perform assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
• Interact professionally with clients.
• Prepare studies, reports, presentations, design documents, and construction documents.
• Prepare grading plans, landscape designs, land development site plans, and subdivisions.
• Design landscape elements such as buffers, rain gardens, streetscapes.
• Coordinate with internal team, project members, and external client personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Missouri.
• At least 5 years of combined field and office experience in a land surveying office.
• Experience with Robotic Total Stations & GPS; LiDAR units a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT, boundary, topographic and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.
• Drafter experience for topographic surveys and legal descriptions.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D; MicroStation and Geopak a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organization, time, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Prioritization, multitasking, and fast‑paced work environment capability.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and safety focused.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel to job sites and stand ~50% of the day.
• Willingness to work in office and out in the field.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing (Civil Engineering)