Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Earles Engineering & Inspection; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Earles Engineering & Inspection is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our Kansas team with openings in Pittsburg, McPherson, and Liberal, KS, and the Kansas City metro area. You will act as the licensed surveyor of record on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects, reviewing and sealing deliverables, and guiding field crews.

Ideal candidates hold a Kansas PLS license (or on track) and have 5+ years of surveying experience, with proficiency in Civil 3D

Qualifications

• Active Kansas PLS license or on track to licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering.
• 5+ years of land surveying experience in boundary, topographic, and construction staking.
• Experience reviewing and sealing survey deliverables, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Proficiency with survey equipment (robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS) and software (Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson).
• Knowledge of Kansas platting and survey regulations; Missouri/Oklahoma familiarity a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Professional Land Surveyor of record, sealing plats and legal descriptions.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and site surveys for civil and municipal projects.
• Mentor field crews and survey technicians; ensure data quality.
• Coordinate with civil engineers and project managers on land development projects.
• Prepare and review property descriptions and record documents for filing.
• Provide construction staking and layout support for active projects.
• Ensure compliance with KS State Board of Technical Professions.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in surveying or related field

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Carlson

GPS/GNSS

Robotic total stations

Job description

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Location: Pittsburg, McPherson, or Liberal, KS; Kansas City Metro Area

Position Type: Full-Time, On Site

Background

Earles Engineering & Inspection (EEI) - a Pittsburg, KS-based firm delivering civil, structural, environmental, inspection, and surveying services across Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma - has a 30‑year record of partnering with municipalities, state agencies, and private developers on water, wastewater, and land‑development projects.

Position Overview

EEI is seeking Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our team in Kansas, with openings in our Pittsburg, McPherson, and Liberal, KS offices as well as the Kansas City metro area. This role will serve as a licensed surveyor of record on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects, review and certify survey deliverables, and provide technical direction to field crews and survey technicians.

This is an ideal opportunity for a licensed surveyor who wants to take on real ownership of survey deliverables, work closely with our civil engineering and land development teams, and grow with a firm that offers real advancement opportunities down the road.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Professional Land Surveyor of record, reviewing and sealing plats of survey, legal descriptions, easements, and other survey documents
• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and site investigation surveys for civil, land development, and municipal projects
• Direct and mentor field crews and survey technicians, providing technical guidance on data collection, equipment use, and quality control
• Coordinate with civil engineers and project managers on land development, subdivision, roadway, and utility projects requiring survey support
• Prepare and review property descriptions, plats, and record documents for filing with county and municipal authorities
• Provide construction staking and layout support for active construction projects
• Maintain compliance with Kansas State Board of Technical Professions requirements and firm quality standards
• Support business development and client relationships for survey services across our Kansas and Kansas City-area markets

Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Kansas required; additional licensure in Missouri, Oklahoma, or Texas a plus; open to land surveyors on track to acquiring their PLS license.
• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• 5+ years of land surveying experience, including boundary, topographic, and construction staking work
• Experience reviewing and sealing survey deliverables, plats, and legal descriptions
• Proficiency with survey equipment (robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS) and survey software (Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, or similar)
• Working knowledge of Kansas platting, subdivision, and survey regulations; familiarity with Missouri and Oklahoma requirements a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort working directly with clients, developers, and municipal staff
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once