Professional Land Surveyor

Cochran Engineering; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochran Engineering seeks a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to join our growing civil practice across Missouri. This role oversees boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys for a mix of public and private sector projects.

The successful candidate will lead field crews, ensure data accuracy, prepare plats and legal descriptions, and stamp final survey documents. Requirements include a PLS license, 5+ years of surveying experience, and proficiency with Trimble, Leica, and AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• Minimum 5 years of land surveying experience, including leadership of field crews.
• Proficiency in survey software and equipment (e.g., Trimble, Leica, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform land surveying services for civil engineering projects.
• Supervise and lead field crews, ensuring data is collected accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and review plats, legal descriptions, and survey drawings in compliance with state and local regulations.
• Conduct boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS land title, right-of-way, and construction staking surveys.
• Interpret construction plans and engineering documents to guide survey activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards and applicable laws.
• Review and certify final survey documents with PLS stamp and signature.

Skills

Leadership of field crews

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Trimble

Leica

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, offering services in construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. Serving both public and private sectors, Cochran’s expertise spans municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With 120+ professionals, the firm delivers tailored solutions backed by deep expertise and is guided by core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust—ensuring principal involvement and outstanding service throughout every project.

Cochran’s 7 Missouri locations are looking for Registered Professional Land Surveyors to join our team. Wentzville, Fenton, Farmington, Lake of Ozarks, Springfield, Kansas City, and Union.

Position Summary:

We are seeking licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our growing civil engineering firm. This role involves overseeing and performing land surveying tasks for a variety of public and private sector projects, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, experienced with current surveying technology, and committed to delivering high-quality results that support engineering and development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and perform land surveying services for civil engineering projects
• Supervise and lead field crews, ensuring data is collected accurately and efficiently
• Prepare and review plats, legal descriptions, and survey drawings in compliance with state and local regulations
• Conduct boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS land title, right-of-way, and construction staking surveys
• Interpret construction plans and engineering documents to guide survey activities
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to define project requirements and deliverables
• Ensure adherence to professional standards and applicable laws
• Review and certify final survey documents with PLS stamp and signature

Qualifications:

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
• Minimum 5 years of land surveying experience, including leadership of field crews
• Proficiency in survey software and equipment (e.g., Trimble, Leica, AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, legal codes, and industry standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a civil engineering consulting environment
• UAS/Drone certification and experience with aerial mapping is a plus
• Familiarity with GIS and 3D modeling technologies