Project Surveyor

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Project Surveyor to lead land surveying projects and mentor staff. The role emphasizes developing expertise, coordinating field and office work, and ensuring accurate legal descriptions and plats.

Qualified candidates hold a Professional Surveyor license and have 0–4 years of experience with ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking. Strong communication and budgeting skills are essential, with a Monday–Friday schedule and overtime as

Qualifications

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication with all levels of staff and clients.
• Ability to manage project budgets and invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and review field and office staff on land surveying projects.
• Collaborate with engineering staff and clients to meet project requirements.
• Guide Survey Technicians and Surveyors in Training.
• Manage and schedule individual projects to ensure timely completion.
• Perform calculations and prepare field packages as required.
• Process field data into plats of survey or Metes and Bounds descriptions.
• Review drawings and legal descriptions for quality control.
• Resolve property boundary issues and oversee boundary construction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Professional Surveyor license (state)

Job description

Overview

The Project Surveyor leads and manages land surveying projects while providing guidance and support to Land Survey staff. This position is ideal for newly licensed surveyors looking to develop their expertise and grow in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and review activities and deliverables of field and office staff assigned to land surveying projects.
• Collaborate closely with engineering staff and clients to ensure project requirements are met.
• Provide guidance and direction to Survey Technicians and Surveyors in Training.
• Manage and schedule individual projects to ensure timely completion.
• Perform calculations and prepare field packages as required.
• Process acquired field data into neat and accurate plats of survey and/or Metes and Bounds descriptions.
• Perform quality control reviews of drawings and legal descriptions prepared by others.
• Resolve boundaries of properties and oversee boundary construction and related issues.
• Sign and seal completed drawings, legal descriptions, and surveyor's reports.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Surveyor in the state of employment.
• 0-4 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor.
• Experience with ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys for design, and construction staking.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage project budgets and invoicing.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of employees and clients.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Dependable and reliable with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.