Senior Field Surveyor

Pennoni; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is hiring a Senior Surveyor to contribute to projects in the Milton, DE area on a full-time basis. The role involves leading the survey team, preparing legal descriptions, conducting boundary and ALTA surveys, and coordinating field activities.

Candidates should have 6+ years of field surveying experience, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency with modern surveying tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, RTST stations, GPS, and Leica equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6+ years of professional field/land surveying experience.
• DE PS/FS exams to qualify for PLS or Surveying Intern preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision/management of Survey & Survey Mapping projects focusing on profitability, safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Prepare legal and easement descriptions and survey estimates.
• Conduct boundary, ALTA, and topographic surveys for projects.
• Prepare plans and construction layouts.
• Schedule field crews and manage project deadlines.
• Develop strategies to expand the department within the market area.
• Maintain public and client relationships.
• Field work as needed.

Skills

Field surveying

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Survey credentials (DE PS/FS exams for PLS or SI) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

RTS Robotic Total Stations

GPS surveying

Leica Geosystems hardware/software

MicroStation

Bentley OpenRoads

Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning

Job description

Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Senior Surveyor to contribute to our projects on a full-time, direct basis in the Milton, DE area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the professional supervision / management of Survey & Survey Mapping projects to achieve the company goals (including profitability, safety, quality, and operational excellence).
• Prepare legal descriptions, easement descriptions, and estimates of survey needs/projects.
• Conduct boundary, ALTA, and topographic surveys (as part of survey projects as well as in support for engineering projects).
• Prepare plans and construction layouts.
• Schedule field crews while ensuring that project deadlines are met.
• Establish strategies to expand the department within the market area.
• Develop and maintain public & client relationships.
• This person will also need to work in the field (on an as-needed basis).
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 6+ years of professional experience working in Field / Land Surveying.

This person will be expected to work in the field, as-needed, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of relevant Surveying training; active Survey credentials in DE (e.g.: completing PS and/or FS exams to qualify for PLS or Surveying Intern certification) is preferred.
• Management and/or Project Management experience is preferred.
• Proven expertise with modern Survey methods, best practices, and technologies.
• Proficiency with relevant technologies / tools (e.g.: CADD, Total Stations, HDLS, GIS, etc.); experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, RTS (Robotic Total Stations), GPS, and Leica Geosystems HW & SW is preferred (additional exposure to MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads, and/or Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning equipment is a plus!).
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications, especially with MS-Excel.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you’ll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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