Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) (1151059)

The Judge Group; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Short and long-term disability plans

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor in Camp Hill, PA. This role involves providing Quality Assurance oversight to the Survey Department and requires strong leadership skills.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee survey deliverables, and ensure compliance with relevant standards. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

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 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop junior survey staff.
• Oversee preparation and review of surveys.
• Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania standards.

Skills

Leadership

Boundary law knowledge

Survey software proficiency

CADD platforms experience

GPS use

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or related field

Tools

Carlson

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Camp Hill, PA

Salary: $70,000.00 USD Annually - $100,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Our client is currently seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

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

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.


• 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.

Benefits

• 401K with company match


• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans


• short and long term disability plans


• paid time off


• paid holidays


• pre‑tax flexible spending account


• pre‑tax health savings account