Professional Land Surveyor

Gdbgeospatial; West Pittsburg (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Financial Benefits

Work‑Life Balance

Professional Development

Perks and Discounts

Culture and Awards/Achievements

Job summary

SAM, a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction‑phase solutions, seeks a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join its growing team in Pennsylvania. You will lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and right‑of‑way surveys, and provide guidance to field and office staff.

Mentor junior survey staff, contribute to project planning and client relations, and ensure compliance with state regulations and industry best practices while delivering high‑quality surveying services for a

Qualifications

• PLS license in one or more states or licensure via reciprocity.
• Experience in land surveying with responsibilities aligned to career level.
• Knowledge of survey principles, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and oversee survey deliverables including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and right‑of‑way surveys.
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance for survey projects.
• Coordinate with field and office staff to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Interpret deeds, plats, legal descriptions, easements, and other survey records.
• Communicate with clients, engineers, contractors, and public agencies.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, as appropriate for experience level.
• Mentor and develop junior survey staff.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship efforts, where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in one or more states, or licensure via reciprocity

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

MicroStation

Carlson

Leica

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction‑phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in‑house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Your Impact at SAM

SAM is seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our growing team. We are looking to connect with survey professionals across a variety of experience levels and backgrounds who are passionate about delivering high‑quality surveying services and contributing to the success of our clients and teams.

Whether your strengths are in technical production, project management, client relationships, mentoring staff, or business development, we'd love to learn more about your experience and explore where you may fit within our organization.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, review, and oversee survey deliverables including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and right‑of‑way surveys.
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance for survey projects.
• Coordinate with field and office staff to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Interpret deeds, plats, legal descriptions, easements, and other survey records.
• Communicate with clients, engineers, contractors, and public agencies.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, as appropriate for experience level.
• Mentor and develop junior survey staff.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship efforts, where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.

What You Bring to SAM

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in one or more states, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• Experience in land surveying, with responsibilities appropriate to your career level.
• Knowledge of survey principles, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard software and technology such as Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, MicroStation, Carlson, Leica, Trimble, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, free vision + dental plans for employees, company‑paid premiums for long‑term disability/life insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well‑being.
• Financial Benefits: Employee referral rewards program of $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend.
• Work‑Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families.
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check‑Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women‑focused leadership and development, milestone anniversary recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program.
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company‑sponsored events, free office snacks.
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth year; 2026 SAM ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms.