Project Surveyor/Senior Project Surveyor | Chantilly, VA

Lvi-Associates; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lvi-Associates in Chantilly, Virginia, seeks a Project Surveyor / Senior Project Surveyor with 5+ years of land surveying experience to support civil infrastructure and residential/commercial developments. The role involves boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS surveys, and coordination with engineers and field crews.

You will process field data, develop DTMs and contours, prepare legal descriptions and deeds, review drawings for QA/QC, and manage project documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of land survey drafting experience within a surveying or civil engineering environment.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles, boundary analysis, and civil infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, legal descriptions, deeds, and field sketches.
• High attention to detail and strong technical drafting skills.
• Excellent communication and project coordination abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surveydeliverables including: Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Subdivision Plats, As-Built Surveys, Easement and Right-of-Way Exhibits.
• Process and manage electronic field data, GPS coordinates, and survey files within CAD platforms.
• Develop and maintain digital terrain models (DTMs), surfaces, and contour mapping.
• Conduct deed, title, plat, and right-of-way research to establish property boundaries.
• Interpret and prepare legal descriptions, including metes-and-bounds documentation.
• Perform drawing revisions and QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate with survey field crews, engineers, and project teams to meet project deadlines.
• Manage project documentation, CAD files, and survey records.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Boundary analysis

Project coordination

Detail-oriented

Legal descriptions interpretation

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, CAD, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Project Surveyor/Senior Project Surveyor | Chantilly, VA (PR/610422) Chantilly, Virginia

Salary: USD80000 - USD105000 per annum

Location: Northern Virginia / Washington, DC Metro Area
Compensation: $80,000 - $105,000+ (based on experience and qualifications)

A well-established multidisciplinary consulting firm is seeking a Project Surveyor / Senior Project Surveyor with 5+ years of experience to support land surveying and civil infrastructure projects. This opportunity offers exposure to a variety of residential, commercial, and public-sector developments while working alongside engineering and surveying professionals in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surveydeliverables including:
  • Boundary Surveys
  • Topographic Surveys
  • ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
  • Subdivision Plats
  • As-Built Surveys
  • Easement and Right-of-Way Exhibits
• Process and manage electronic field data, GPS coordinates, and survey files within CAD platforms.
• Develop and maintain digital terrain models (DTMs), surfaces, and contour mapping.
• Conduct deed, title, plat, and right-of-way research to establish property boundaries.
• Interpret and prepare legal descriptions, including metes-and-bounds documentation.
• Perform drawing revisions and QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate with survey field crews, engineers, and project teams to meet project deadlines.
• Manage project documentation, CAD files, and survey records.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of land survey drafting experience within a surveying or civil engineering environment.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles, boundary analysis, and civil infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, legal descriptions, deeds, and field sketches.
• High attention to detail and strong technical drafting skills.
• Excellent communication and project coordination abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Background

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, CAD, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting land development, transportation, municipal, or infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a survey professional looking to join a respected consulting environment with a diverse project portfolio and long-term career growth potential.