Project Surveyor

LVI Associates; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental,/or

Work-from-home flexibility

Job summary

LVI Associates is partnering with a well-established surveying and civil engineering firm in Athens, GA, to recruit a Project Surveyor. The role focuses on managing multiple surveying projects, coordinating with field crews and clients, and delivering high-quality boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys using modern tools.

The candidate will bring a PLS license in Georgia or reciprocity, 5+ years of surveying experience with project management, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Georgia or eligible through reciprocity.
• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience with project management responsibilities.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, construction, and land development surveying.
• Familiarity with LiDAR, UAV/drone operations, GPS/GNSS technologies, and modern geospatial tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple surveying projects from kickoff through final deliverables, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with field crews, CAD technicians, engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Review and prepare boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, and as-built surveys.
• Provide technical oversight and QA on plats, legal descriptions, control networks, and mapping deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and help develop best practices across field and office operations.
• Serve as a trusted client contact and build long-term relationships for future projects.

Skills

PLS License Georgia

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

LiDAR/UAV/GPS

Client coordination

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license (Georgia)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

Job description

We are partnered with a well-established and growing surveying and civil engineering firm in the Athens, Georgia area that is looking to add a Project Surveyor to its team. With approximately 75 employees, a strong backlog of work, and 5+ field crews currently in operation, this firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality surveying services while maintaining a culture that genuinely values work-life balance. This opportunity offers direct exposure to ownership, access to modern surveying technology, and the chance to play a key role in a collaborative, family-oriented environment where your voice is heard and your contributions make an immediate impact.

The Project Surveyor will be responsible for:

• Managing multiple surveying projects from kickoff through final deliverables while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Coordinating with field crews, CAD technicians, engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project execution.
• Reviewing and preparing boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, construction staking, and as-built surveys.
• Providing technical oversight and quality assurance on plats, legal descriptions, control networks, and mapping deliverables.
• Utilizing modern survey technologies including LiDAR, drone-based aerial mapping, GPS/GNSS systems, Civil 3D, and Carlson to support project accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentoring junior staff and helping develop best practices across both field and office operations.
• Serving as a trusted client contact while building long-term relationships and identifying opportunities for future projects.

The Project Surveyor should have the following qualifications:

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) license in Georgia or the ability to obtain Georgia licensure through reciprocity.
• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience with project management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, construction, and land development surveying practices.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and modern survey data processing workflows.
• Familiarity with LiDAR, UAV/drone operations, GPS/GNSS technologies, and emerging geospatial tools.
• Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate teams, and effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• Flexible work environment with work-from-home flexibility when project schedules allow.
• Family-oriented culture that prioritizes work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Direct access to company ownership and key decision-makers, giving employees a seat at the table and clear visibility into company growth.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology including LiDAR, drones, GPS/GNSS systems, Civil 3D, and Carlson software.
• Strong project pipeline with a stable, growing organization that continues to invest in its people and technology.
• Long-term career advancement opportunities within a collaborative and highly respected regional firm.