Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

SOCOTEC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

QA oversight

Mentoring

Grow survey practice

Multidisciplinary team

Career advancement

Job summary

SOCOTEC seeks an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to provide QA and advisory oversight from our Mechanicsburg, PA office. This senior role signs and seals survey deliverables, mentors staff, and supports business development across transportation and land development projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of surveying experience, PA PLS license, and strong knowledge of PennDOT standards, with proficiency in Carlson, Trimble BC, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive surveying experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law and surveying principles.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania survey standards and PennDOT requirements; surrounding states a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop junior survey staff and field crews.
• Establish and maintain department QA/QC standards and procedures.
• Provide responsible charge and signing/sealing of survey deliverables.
• Oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Coordinate with engineering and environmental teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Support PennDOT and municipal project requirements.
• Assist with proposals, scope development, and fee estimates.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify growth opportunities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying

Tools

Carlson

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

SOCOTEC is a growing multidisciplinary engineering firm providing design, environmental, and surveying services to public and private sector clients. Following our recent acquisition by SOCOTEC, AEG is experiencing significant growth and expanding its service capabilities.

SOCOTEC company is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to provide Quality Assurance and advisory oversight to assist our Survey Department in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. This senior oversight role is responsible for reviewing, signing, and sealing survey and right-of-way (ROW) plans, ensure technical quality, and support business development efforts across transportation and land development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor and develop the junior survey staff, including field crews and office staff.
• Assist to establish and maintain department standards, procedures, and QA/QC practices.
• Provide responsible charge and signing/sealing of survey deliverables.
• Oversee preparation and review of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania standards and client requirements, as well as neighboring states.
• Coordinate with engineering and environmental teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Support PennDOT and municipal project requirements.
• Assist with proposals, scope development, and fee estimates.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Experience/Training:

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive surveying experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law and surveying principles.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania survey standards and PennDOT requirements; surrounding states a plus.
• Proficiency with survey software (Carlson, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D).
• Experience with CADD platforms (AutoCAD/Civil 3D; MicroStation a plus).
• Experience with GPS, total stations, and data collectors.
• Experience developing right-of-way (ROW) plots, plans, and mosaics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with oversight of survey teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Existing relationships with PennDOT, municipalities, and/or regional clients.

Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania (required), surrounding states a plus.

Physical Demands of Job

• In accordance with OSHA and other federal workplace regulations, a Professional Land Surveyor is expected to complete the following duties:

I. In a standard workday, ranging from 8-12 hours in length, this job requires a combination of the physical ability to:
– Sit/stand up to 8 hours;
– Walk up to 4 hours; and
– Roundtrip travel up to 6 hours.

II. Physical actions may include fieldwork using hands, arms, bending, squatting, and reaching consisting of: LIFT or CARRY and PUSH or PULL up to 50 pounds.

This Job Description is designed to accurately reflect job duties. However, the above information may not be all-inclusive and other job‑related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodation(s) that do not cause an undue hardship on the Company will be considered as required by local, state, or federal law.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• QA oversight and mentoring role within a growing and expanding organization.
• Opportunity to help build and expand a survey practice.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
• Professional growth and long-term career advancement.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.