Project Surveyor - Survey

LJA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health plans

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Surveying, a leading employee-owned firm, is seeking a Project Surveyor to oversee field operations, manage technical staff, and drive map research and project delivery. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and PMs to integrate survey data into plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

The role demands a Licensed Professional Surveyor with 10+ years of progressive experience, plus 2+ years post-registration, strong communication, and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Surveyor with current certification.
• Minimum 10 years' progressive industry experience.
• Minimum 2+ years post-registration experience.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field operations, technical and drafting staff.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and PMs to integrate survey data.
• Use advanced equipment and software to collect and analyze data.
• Perform boundary survey calculations and final map checking.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Client relations

Project coordination

Education

Professional Licensed Surveyor

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Total stations

GPS

3D scanners

Job description

What Lja Has To Offer LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Lja Has To Offer LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes Lja Different At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Surveyor at LJA Surveying, you will be responsible for supervision of field operations, technical and drafting staff, deed and map research and project management.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Responsible for supervision of field operations, technical and drafting staff, deed and map research, and project management.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to integrate survey data into project plans.
• Use advanced equipment (e.g., total stations, GPS, 3D scanners) and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) to collect and analyze data
• Responsible for boundary survey calculations, analysis, and final map checking, abstracting title data, and client relations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Professional Licensed Surveyor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years of progressive experience in the industry
• 2+ years of experience after registration
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients

LEVEL UP WITH LJA At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.