Professional Land Surveyor

gpac; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Diverse, challenging projects

Collaborative team culture

Growth and leadership opportunities

Stable, growing organization

Job summary

gpac’s client, a well-established land surveying and engineering firm, is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead and mentor teams on boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic surveys. You will oversee projects from planning through completion, coordinating with engineers and clients to ensure accurate, timely deliverables.

The ideal candidate has a PLS license (or LSIT with plan to obtain) and 5+ years of progressive surveying experience, with proficiency in Carlson, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Carlson

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

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.