Project Surveyor Lead - Land Development & Mentorship

Rick Engineering Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Rick Engineering Company seeks a Project Surveyor in Tucson, AZ to lead and support land survey projects from start to finish, coordinating with clients, agencies, and design teams. You will ensure quality, manage budgets, and contribute to growth of the land survey practice.

The role spans Assistant, Associate, and Principal Survey PM levels; candidates with LSIT/PLS credentials and 5–12+ years of experience will be considered. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• LSIT in practice or higher licensure with related degree.
• BSLS or related Geomatics/Surveying Engineering Technology degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years in land development or public works surveying.
• Leadership capability and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage or support land survey projects from start-up through completion, including research and field/office coordination.
• Coordinate activity with clients, agencies, design teams, field crews, and staff.
• Maintain schedule and budget through planning and communication.
• Prepare or support proposals, scopes, budgets, contracts, and schedules.
• Ensure quality control by following scopes, CAD standards, and procedures.
• Apply surveying principles and CAD tools to surveys, maps, and calculations.
• Lead, mentor, train, and coordinate survey staff as appropriate.
• Build relationships with clients, agencies, subcontractors, and coworkers.

Skills

Land surveying

CAD software

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Client service

Driving

Education

LSIT (state practice)

BSLS or Geomatics/Surveying Tech degree

RLS/PLS licensure

Tools

CAD software

Survey data software

GIS

Job description

Rick Engineering Company seeks a Project Surveyor in Tucson, AZ to lead and support land survey projects from start to finish, coordinating with clients, agencies, and design teams. You will ensure quality, manage budgets, and contribute to growth of the land survey practice.

The role spans Assistant, Associate, and Principal Survey PM levels; candidates with LSIT/PLS credentials and 5–12+ years of experience will be considered. Relocation assistance may be available.