Professional Land Surveyor

TD&H Engineering; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

End-of-Year Performance Bonuses

Job summary

TD&H Engineering proudly invites applications for a full-time Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead and expand our surveying services in Spokane, WA. The role blends field and office production, with direct client interaction and growth of our Eastern Washington and North Idaho practice.

The successful candidate will manage projects, supervise staff, and enhance our surveying capabilities while collaborating with engineers, developers, and public agencies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in WA or ID, with ability to obtain WA licensure.
• 3+ years of licensed PLS experience.
• Associate’s degree in surveying or equivalent preferred.
• Experience independently performing boundary, topo, and construction surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveying operations in Spokane office, including fieldwork and data processing.
• Manage existing projects, client relationships, and expand workload.
• Prepare, review, and seal surveying documents per standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, PMs, developers and public agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in surveying

Tools

Trimble GNSS

Robotic total stations

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

Job description

TD&H is seeking a full-time Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead and grow our surveying services in Spokane, WA. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands‑on surveyor who enjoys managing projects, working directly with clients, and helping expand an established surveying practice.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing and managing surveying projects, overseeing surveying operations, and developing opportunities to expand our surveying services throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho. This position requires an individual who is comfortable performing both field and office production work while taking a leadership role in the department's continued growth.

Established in 1965, TD&H serves a diverse clientele across our nine offices in Montana, Idaho, Washington, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania. We offer a collaborative work environment, engaging projects, professional growth opportunities, and competitive compensation and benefits.

Why Join Us?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Our team values long‑term employment and rewards dedication with outstanding benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• End-of-Year Performance Bonuses

What You’ll Do

As a Professional Land Surveyor, you will lead surveying operations in our Spokane office while remaining actively involved in fieldwork, data processing, mapping, and project delivery. You will manage existing survey projects and client relationships while helping expand the department’s workload and capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform and manage boundary, cadastral, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, hydraulic, and construction surveys and staking for public and private projects.
• Perform fieldwork using Trimble GNSS, robotic total stations, and other surveying equipment to collect accurate survey data.
• Perform office production work, including boundary research, survey calculations, data processing in Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D, mapping, and preparation of survey deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and seal surveying documents, as applicable, in accordance with applicable professional standards and regulations.
• Manage surveying projects from initial scope and fee development through completion, including budgets, schedules, quality control, and client coordination.
• Lead and coordinate surveying operations, including workload planning, field activities, and technical oversight of survey personnel.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, developers, and public agencies to support infrastructure, transportation, utility, land development, and construction projects.
• Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships while identifying and pursuing new surveying opportunities to support department growth.
• Assist with proposals, fee estimates, and business development efforts, and help recruit and mentor additional surveying staff as workload increases.

Project Types

Your work will involve a variety of surveying services, including:

• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
• Boundary Surveys

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be an experienced, self‑motivated Professional Land Surveyor who can independently manage surveying projects, perform field and office production work, and lead our Spokane surveying operations. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with clients, collaborating with our multidisciplinary team, and contributing to the growth of our surveying services. The ideal candidate will have:

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Washington (PLS) or Idaho (PLS), with the ability to obtain Washington licensure within an agreed‑upon timeframe.
• 3+ years of experience as a licensed PLS preferred.
• Associate’s degree in surveying or equivalent from an accredited post‑secondary institution is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience independently performing and managing boundary, topographic, and construction surveying projects.
• Strong technical skills in both field surveying and office production, including survey calculations, mapping, and preparation of final deliverables.
• Proficiency with Trimble GNSS and robotic surveying equipment, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, or similar software.
• Experience managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and client communications.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
• Interest in developing client relationships, pursuing new business opportunities, and helping grow the surveying department.
• Previous experience leading survey personnel or established relationships with potential surveying clients is preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites and perform field surveying work as needed.
• Have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 annually (Excluding year-end bonus), depending on experience, education, and qualifications.

Ready to Advance your Career with TD&H?

If you are an experienced Professional Land Surveyor looking for an opportunity to take a leadership role, work on diverse projects, and help grow our surveying department, we want to hear from you!