Professional Land Surveyor (Western United States)

SAM; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) seeks a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to lead diverse projects across boundary, transportation, and development. You will review deeds, plats, and legal descriptions, mentor staff, and coordinate office and field teams to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

This role requires strong knowledge of boundary law and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble, GIS, and LiDAR tools; occasional client development and travel may be involved as

Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in western states; ability to obtain reciprocal licensure is encouraged.
• Demonstrated experience leading land surveying projects and coordinating office and field teams.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, survey principles, legal descriptions, plats, and surveying standards.
• Experience with boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, or utility surveys.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and experience with Trimble, GIS, LiDAR or reality capture technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of land surveying projects from planning through final deliverables; ensure quality, schedule, and budget.
• Review and certify survey documents in accordance with state laws and professional standards.
• Provide technical leadership to office and field staff; foster quality and collaboration.
• Review deeds, plats, title commitments, easements, and legal descriptions to support boundary determinations.
• Oversee preparation and review of surveys including ALTA/NSPS, topographic, boundary, and construction staking deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, project managers, and constructors for successful project execution.

Skills

Project leadership

Boundary law knowledge

Mentoring

Client relations

Budgeting

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

MicroStation

GIS

LiDAR

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

Your Impact at SAM

At SAM, we're always looking to connect with experienced Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) who are passionate about delivering high-quality work, mentoring others, and helping grow our business. Whether your expertise is in boundary, transportation, land development, utilities, energy, construction, public infrastructure, or geomatics, we'd love to start a conversation. We're growing throughout the Western United States and are looking for licensed survey professionals who want the opportunity to lead projects, build client relationships, and make an impact on the communities we serve. This is a unique opportunity designed to grow with you. While the foundation of the role centers on technical excellence, project execution, and team collaboration, we recognize that every survey professional brings different strengths and career aspirations. Depending on your experience and long-term goals, this position may include project management, client development, technical leadership, mentoring, operational oversight, or strategic growth initiatives. We believe in investing in our people by providing opportunities to expand your responsibilities, develop new skills, and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a variety of land surveying projects from planning through final deliverables, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Serve as the Professional Land Surveyor of Record, reviewing and certifying survey documents in accordance with applicable state laws and professional standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to office and field staff, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Review and interpret deeds, plats, title commitments, easements, legal descriptions, and other property records to support boundary determinations.
• Oversee the preparation and review of survey deliverables, including boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, plats, legal descriptions, and as-built surveys.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, project managers, contractors, and public agencies to ensure successful project execution and exceptional client service.
• Support project planning by assisting with scopes of work, budgets, schedules, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Mentor and develop survey professionals by sharing technical knowledge, providing coaching, and promoting professional growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, implement new technologies, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support business development efforts by building client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and representing SAM within the industry.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the continued growth and success of the surveying practice.
• Provide QA/QC review of final project deliverables.

What You Bring to SAM

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, or another western state. Candidates with the ability to obtain reciprocal licensure are highly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience leading land surveying projects and coordinating office and field teams.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, survey principles, legal descriptions, plats, and applicable surveying standards.
• Experience with one or more of the following: boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, route surveys, construction staking, utility surveys, transportation, land development, or public infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other surveying software; experience with Trimble Business Center, MicroStation, GIS, LiDAR, or reality capture technologies is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor technical staff and contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships is preferred.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support projects, clients, or business development activities as needed.

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to "Perks at Work" for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms