Professional Land Surveyor

Olsson; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus opportunities

Career development paths

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Project Surveyor to join our Survey team in Missouri. This role is ideal for a newly licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) who is ready to take the next step in their career by applying their technical expertise, expanding their project responsibilities, and growing their leadership skills.

As a Project Surveyor, you\'ll support a variety of surveying projects including boundary, topographic, ALTA, right-of-way, construction, and land development surveys.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure in Missouri required.
• A minimum of eight years of surveying experience, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction, platting, and/or right-of-way surveys.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform survey project work from planning through completion.
• Review survey data, calculations, plats, and legal descriptions for accuracy and quality.
• Research deeds, plats, easements, survey records, and other documents supporting survey projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, field staff, and clients to meet project goals.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, scope development, and proposal preparation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to survey technicians and field personnel.
• Support field operations and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Contribute to maintaining organized project records, survey files, and documentation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field

Job description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson is seeking a Project Surveyor to join our Survey team in Missouri. This role is ideal for a newly licensedProfessional Land Surveyor (PLS) who is ready to take the next step in their career by applying their technical expertise, expanding their project responsibilities, and growing their leadership skills.

As a Project Surveyor, you'll support a variety of surveying projects including boundary, topographic, ALTA, right-of-way, construction, and land development surveys. You'll work closely with survey crews, technicians, project managers, and clients to help deliver accurate, high-quality survey data that supports successful project outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and perform survey project work from planning through completion.
• Review survey data, calculations, plats, and legal descriptions for accuracy and quality.
• Research deeds, plats, easements, survey records, and other documents supporting survey projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, field staff, and clients to meet project goals.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, scope development, and proposal preparation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to survey technicians and field personnel.
• Support field operations and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Contribute to maintaining organized project records, survey files, and documentation.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure in Missouri required.

A minimum of eight years of surveying experience, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction, platting, and/or right-of-way surveys.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, engineers, contractors, and project teams.

Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field preferred.

Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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