Senior Land Surveyor

Ulteig; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 111,200 - 150,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Senior Land Surveyor with multiple PLS licenses to lead projects and field crews across transportation and municipal markets. The role emphasizes technical leadership, client coordination, and resource management to deliver high-quality survey outcomes.

You will oversee survey activities, mentor staff, and contribute to proposals and client relations, supporting Ulteig’s growth and excellence in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Analytical and self-motivated with ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for internal/external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey activities during proposal, design, and construction phases and oversee project schedules and scope.
• Mentor and develop survey staff; provide technical oversight and strategic input.
• Support business development by engaging with clients, proposals, and cross‑unit collaboration.

Skills

Analytical

Self‑motivated

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Ulteig is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Land Surveyor position who hold multiple PLS licenses in one or more of the following states: Texas, Wyoming, Kansas, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and North Dakota. This role will focus on leading projects and field crews for multiple disciplines. The Senior Land Surveyor is a self‑starting technical leader with expertise in the transportation and municipal markets, leadership, communication, and resource management. This position exemplifies Ulteig's commitment to investing in the professional and leadership development of our employees.

What You'll Do

Project Technical Lead – 70%

• Manages and leads survey activities during the proposal, design, and construction stages of assigned projects.
• Provides project oversight, including managing the survey scope according to technical contracts, assisting in developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules.
• Maintains high levels of quality and responsiveness to meet internal and external client requirements in alignment with company expectations.
• Oversees survey activities of team members on assigned projects.
• Responsible for reviewing project documents, drawings, calculations & specifications, assumes responsible charge.

Team Mentorship and Development Responsibilities – 20%

• Provides input on strategic direction and technical services oversight for employees in achieving individual, team, department, and organizational performance goals.
• Coaches, trains, and develops survey staff for growth and development opportunities.

Business Development Responsibilities – 10%

• Participates and partners with members of the CFS and PTS Business Units and sales teams throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of services with existing and prospective clients.
• Supports proposal efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals by working with the Proposal Development Team, Project Management group, and other departments.
• Maintains positive client relationships with existing clients.

What We Expect from You

• A PLS license in one or more of the following states—Texas (RPLS), Wyoming, Kansas, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or North Dakota—is required.
• Must be analytical, self‑motivated, and possess the ability to work in high‑pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and timeliness.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills.
• Displays a high level of initiative and explores new opportunities while understanding the risk to the organization.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and additional software knowledge depending on specialty.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Additional Opportunity Details: Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $111,200 − $150,400.

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