Professional Surveyor

Garver; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Professional Surveyor for our Field Services Team in Huntsville, Alabama. The Surveyor will work with the manager to complete all types of land survey functions and oversee field operations.

The role requires travel up to 30% with overnight stays and hands-on experience with data collectors, robotic/GPS equipment, and traditional survey methods.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Surveyor in Alabama.
• Familiarity with PLSS and survey data processing from field to finish.
• Ability to work in the field and travel 30% with overnight stays.
• Strong problem solving and timely project completion.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Field Services Team to perform land surveys.
• Coordinate with the manager to complete various survey projects.
• Operate data collectors, conventional, robotic, and GPS equipment in the field.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Professional Surveyor (AL)

PLSS familiarity

Tools

Data collectors

GPS equipment

Survey instruments

Job description

Careers

Professional Surveyor

Huntsville, Alabama

Garver is seeking a Professional Surveyor for our Field Services Team in Huntsville, Al. The Surveyor will work with the manager to complete all types of land survey functions.

Our Field Services Team offers a fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment with the opportunity to gain immediate hands‑on experience. The successful candidate will be required to meet the following physical demands that are essential to the job:

• Regularly stand and/or walk while holding tools or objects in the field
• Reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds

Minimum Requirements

• Registered Licensed Surveyor in the State of Alabama
• Familiarity with Public Land Survey System (PLSS)
• Familiarity with processing survey data from filed to finish, preparing property boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, and subdivision plats.
• Must be willing to work in the field with survey teams on various types of survey projects.
• Knowledge of survey principles and practices
• Must have the ability to quickly solve daily survey related problems and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Willingness to travel to sites 30% of the time with overnight travel
• Experience operating data collectors, conventional, robotic, and GPS equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills

• Ability to give direction and mentor both experienced and new hire survey technicians
• Open to more experienced candidates

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.