Professional Land Surveyor - TN

Blew & Associates, P.A.; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: 95% coverage for self

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Paid vacations

Parental leave

Company Computer

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Blew & Associates, P.A. seeks a Professional Land Surveyor to lead survey teams, supervise technicians, and ensure high-quality boundary, easement, deed, and title work.

You will evaluate surveys, field notes, maps, and aerial imagery, coordinate with drafting and operations, and manage project details to meet timelines and budgets. A PLS license and strong client development skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A valid PLS license is required; multiple state licenses are a plus.
• Field and office experience in land surveying essential.
• A proven track record of acquiring new clients and generating revenue.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to take direction and grow with the company.
• A proven track record of managing survey crews.
• Self-motivation, drive, and the ability to work remotely.
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Carlson Survey; Quickbase to log job statuses is a plus.
• On call for one weekend every three to four months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage survey technicians, performing boundary, easement, deed, and title reviews.
• Research at town, county, and state levels to identify constraints and plan approaches.
• Evaluate surveys, field notes, maps, aerial photographs to inform project direction and budgeting.
• Calculate quantities and volumes and communicate with crew chiefs daily.
• Collaborate with drafting managers, design staff, and operations to discuss status and plan revisions.

Skills

Communication

Client development

Crew management

Remote work

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson Survey

Quickbase

Job description

Blew & Associates, P.A. is a highly regarded national firm specializing in land surveying, engineering, and environmental services. With an impressive track record spanning over 130 years in the industry, we are currently seeking a talented Professional Land Surveyor to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing survey technicians, performing boundary, easement, deed, and title reviews, and conducting detailed research at the town, county, and state levels. You will also be responsible for evaluating surveys, field notes, maps, aerial photographs, and other materials to identify potential project constraints and determine the best approach to complete projects on time and within budget. Additionally, you will be required to perform calculations of quantities and volumes and communicate with crew chiefs and our operations team on a daily basis.

Collaboration with drafting managers, design staff, and the operations team will be necessary for providing status updates, discussing challenges, and addressing plan revisions.

Requirements

• A valid Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is required, with multiple state licensures being a plus.
• Field and office experience in land surveying is essential, and attention to detail is a must.
• A proven track record of acquiring new clients and generating new revenue.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration and the ability to take direction and grow with the company.
• A proven track record of managing survey crews.
• Self-motivation, drive, and the ability to work remotely are important for success in this role.
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Carlson Survey is required, and proficiency with Quickbase to log job statuses is a plus.
• The position requires being on call for one weekend every three to four months.

Benefits

• 95% coverage of health benefits, including Medical and Dental, with optional family and/or dependent enrollment paid by the employee at a group rate
• 50% company contribution towards Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year)
• 401(k) matching program: company match 100% of your deferrals up to 3% of your compensation, plus 50% of your deferrals over 3% not exceeding 5% of your compensation
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability with employee buy-up options
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance Coverage with employee buy-up options
• Holiday pay
• Sick pay
• Paid vacations
• Paid parental leave
• Company Computer