Professional Land Surveyor (Plant Barry)

Trans Ash, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401K with company match

Dental & vision insurance

Disability insurance

Annual boot allowance

Safety glasses reimbursement

Job summary

Trans Ash, Inc. seeks a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to join the Plant Barry project team in Alabama. You will plan, direct, and perform surveying services for heavy civil construction and industrial projects at the jobsite, not a corporate office.

Alabama licensure or reciprocity is required; strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills are essential. This field-based role reports to the Plant Barry jobsite, involves leadership of crews, and requires adherence to safety and professional standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional land surveying experience.
• Thorough knowledge of boundary law, legal principles, and survey practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of survey mathematics and coordinate systems.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including survey database workflows, surface creation, points, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading tools, volume calculations, and plan production; experience with Carlson Survey, Trimble Business Center, or similar software is preferred.
• Experience operating modern survey equipment including GPS/GNSS and robotic total stations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee land surveying projects from initial research through final deliverables.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, subdivision, and easement surveys.
• Prepare, review, and certify plats, legal descriptions, maps, exhibits, and survey reports.
• Conduct deed, title, and public records research to establish property boundaries.
• Supervise and mentor survey crews, technicians, and office staff.
• Ensure survey work complies with Alabama regulations, local ordinances, and applicable professional standards.
• Utilize GPS, robotic total stations, drones (where applicable), laser scanning equipment, and other survey technologies.
• Process field data using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related survey software to develop surfaces, alignments, corridors, layout files, volumes, mapping, and survey documents.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, developers, contractors, utility companies, and government agencies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client communications.
• Review quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of survey deliverables.
• Resolve complex boundary and property issues through research and field investigation.
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Maintain professional licensure and stay current on industry regulations and emerging technologies.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS

Robotic total stations

boundary law

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying

Tools

Carlson Survey

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Professional Land Surveyor (Plant Barry)

Founded in 1960 by Rudy Gerbus and his brother as Gerbus Bros Construction, Trans Ash began with a strong foundation in mass earthmoving and heavy civil construction. That construction background remains central to who we are today. Over the decades, Trans Ash has grown into an Ohio-based civil construction and environmental services company supporting power generation, utility, and heavy industrial clients across a wide range of complex projects.

In 2023, Trans Ash became part of NorthStar Group, strengthening our ability to serve customers with expanded resources, broader environmental services capabilities, and the support of a larger national organization.

Today, our work extends well beyond ash handling. Trans Ash performs heavy civil construction services such as large-scale earthwork, site development, clearing and grubbing, erosion controls, haul roads, storm drainage, process water ponds, spillways, concrete support, slope and shoreline stabilization, landfill construction and closure, dredging, ash pond remediation, site restoration, and plant support services.

With experienced field teams, a growing fleet of heavy equipment, and a management team focused on safety, quality, and production, we are equipped to take on demanding construction and environmental projects from planning through completion.

Pay Information

$125,000 - $165,000 / Year

Quarterly Bonus Program

This position reports directly to the Plant Barry jobsite and is not based at a corporate office.

• Long term project stability (10+ year project)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Options
• Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• Dental & Vision Insurance Options
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life and Basic Accident Insurance
• Annual Boot Allowance (Up to $200 reimbursement)
• Prescription Safety Glasses (Up to $400 reimbursement)
• Identity Theft Protection option
• Temporary Living Allowance (if applicable)
• Relocation Package Available (if applicable)

Schedule

• Full time (40+ hours / week)
• Day shift

Job Summary

We are seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our team at the Plant Barry jobsite in Alabama. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and performing a wide range of land surveying services for heavy civil construction, industrial, and public infrastructure projects.

This is a field-based position that reports to the project jobsite rather than a corporate office. Candidates must either currently hold an Alabama Professional Land Surveyor license or be able to quickly obtain Alabama licensure through reciprocity or comity considerations. This position requires strong technical expertise, including advanced competency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for processing survey data, developing surfaces, preparing construction layout files, and producing accurate survey deliverables.

The role also requires leadership skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality surveying services while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Essential Functions

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee land surveying projects from initial research through final deliverables.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, subdivision, and easement surveys.
• Prepare, review, and certify plats, legal descriptions, maps, exhibits, and survey reports.
• Conduct deed, title, and public records research to establish property boundaries.
• Supervise and mentor survey crews, technicians, and office staff.
• Ensure survey work complies with Alabama regulations, local ordinances, and applicable professional standards.
• Utilize GPS, robotic total stations, drones (where applicable), laser scanning equipment, and other survey technologies.
• Process field data using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related survey software to develop surfaces, alignments, corridors, layout files, volumes, mapping, and survey documents.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, developers, contractors, utility companies, and government agencies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client communications.
• Review quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of survey deliverables.
• Resolve complex boundary and property issues through research and field investigation.
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Maintain professional licensure and stay current on industry regulations and emerging technologies.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of professional land surveying experience.
• Thorough knowledge of boundary law, legal principles, and survey practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of survey mathematics and coordinate systems.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including survey database workflows, surface creation, points, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading tools, volume calculations, and plan production; experience with Carlson Survey, Trimble Business Center, or similar software is preferred.
• Experience operating modern survey equipment including GPS/GNSS and robotic total stations.
• Ability to interpret deeds, plats, easements, and legal descriptions.

Skills

• Experience with LiDAR, UAV mapping, laser scanning, and GIS.
• Ability to prepare and review Civil 3D-based construction staking files, machine control models, as-built drawings, grading surfaces, and quantities for heavy civil and infrastructure projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to safety and ethical professional practices.

Education/ Certifications

• Current Alabama Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required, or current PLS licensure in another state with the ability to quickly obtain Alabama licensure through reciprocity or comity considerations.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience where permitted).

Other Information

• Must report to and work from the assigned project jobsite; this role is not a corporate office-based position.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work in all types of weather, walk, and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be physically able to perform the work outside in hot and/ or cold weather conditions
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, MVR, and background check
• Must be able to work in a construction environment
• Must be willing to work after regular business hours, on weekends, and some holidays when necessary
• Must be able to walk slopes and uneven terrain
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test (including THC), MVR, and background check

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trans Ash is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. In keeping with this commitment, we strive to ensure that our application process is accessible to everyone.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who has an accommodation request, please:

• Call us at [phone] or email [e-mail]
• Request to speak to Human Resources and state the reason for your call
• If requested to leave a message, include the Job Posting Title for the position in which you are applying.

Trans Ash, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint to charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)