Professional Land Surveyor

MacKay Sposito; Vancouver (WA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Professional Land Surveyor in a fully remote position focused on production work. You will deliver high-quality survey documents and collaborate with teams to ensure project accuracy. Enjoy a flexible work environment while making a significant impact in land surveying.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k plan with up to 4% match

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

11 paid holidays

Annual profit-sharing bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering survey work in a project environment.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of land surveying documents including boundary and topographic maps.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers and CAD technicians.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Join the Team That Builds Communities – From Anywhere

At MacKay Sposito, we believe great people build great communities—and that starts with hiring the right talent. We’re currently seeking a Professional Land Surveyor for a fully remote, production-only position.

This role is ideal for a technically strong survey professional who prefers to focus on production work rather than client management, meetings, or business development. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality survey deliverables while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and a task-focused workflow.

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce a variety of land surveying documents including boundary, topographic, ALTA, subdivision maps, legal descriptions, and construction staking deliverables.
• Review and certify survey documents such as plats, legal descriptions, and exhibits.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers, CAD technicians, and field crews to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Assist in developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Review and certify survey documents such as plats, legal descriptions, and exhibits.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers, CAD technicians, and field crews to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and public agencies to support project goals.
• Ensure all survey activities meet applicable regulatory, professional, and quality standards.
• Stay current with industry standards, equipment, software, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Washington OR California (will consider other states).
• 5+ years of experience delivering survey work in a project environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey software (such as Trimble Business Center or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet production deadlines.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in land surveying production.
• Experience supporting both private and public sector projects.
• Familiarity with remote collaboration tools and workflows.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
• Excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Our Values:

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

Who We Are:

With more than 50 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services.

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations. The wage range for this position is $120,000 - $135,000 annual salary, depending on experience.

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefits package, including access to our company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit-sharing bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. We participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.