Project SurveyorAssistant Land Surveyor

RIPPLE EFFECT CONSULTING LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State registration renewals fully covered

Tuition reimbursement

Dedicated sick leave

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

RIPPLE EFFECT CONSULTING LLC is seeking a licensed Project Surveyor / Assistant Land Surveyor (PLS) for a full-time position in El Paso, Texas. This role involves leading surveying and geospatial operations, overseeing field crews, and managing project deliverables in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, be proficient with Trimble equipment and Autodesk Civil 3D, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Texas.
• Minimum 5 years of surveying experience after licensure.
• Experience with various types of surveys including boundary and topographic.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor survey field crews.
• Coordinate field and office survey operations for accuracy.
• Collaborate on survey deliverables and project schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Trimble equipment proficiency

Surveying experience

Education

Associate's degree or higher in a related field

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

Benefits

• State registration renewals fully covered
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dedicated sick leave
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Position

Project Surveyor / Assistant Land Surveyor (PLS) – El Paso, Texas | Full‑time | Salaried

REC is seeking a licensed Project Surveyor / Assistant Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead surveying and geospatial operations in the El Paso area.

This leadership role combines field operations, office management, project coordination, and advanced surveying technology. The candidate will oversee field crews, manage survey deliverables, and support a variety of boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction, and platting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor survey field crews while promoting safety, quality, and professional development.
• Coordinate field and office survey operations to ensure project accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams on survey deliverables and project schedules.
• Oversee aerial mapping, drone operations, 3D scanning, robotic total station, and GPS survey workflows.
• Process and manage survey data using Trimble Business Center and Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Support drafting efforts for boundary, ALTA, topographic, construction, and platting projects.
• Coordinate data transfer between field and office personnel.
• Maintain survey equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform quality control reviews on survey data, plats, and deliverables.
• Ensure project accuracy and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of Texas.
• Minimum 5 years of surveying experience following licensure.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction, and platting surveys.
• Proficiency with Trimble equipment, Trimble Business Center, and Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Associate's degree or higher in a related field preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.
• Ability to hike uneven ground and access project sites.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of survey equipment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.