Senior Land Surveyor

Ulteig; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; 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 looking for a Senior Land Surveyor in Nevada, responsible for leading projects and overseeing survey teams. The ideal candidate will hold multiple PLS licenses, manage project scopes, and ensure quality and responsiveness in project delivery.

This position offers opportunities for employee mentorship, business development, and a supportive work culture focused on growth and innovation. Competitive compensation ranges from $111,200 to $150,400 annually.

Qualifications

• Requires a PLS license in Texas, Wyoming, Kansas, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or North Dakota.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Office applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead survey activities during project phases.
• Coach and develop survey staff for growth opportunities.
• Promote revenue growth and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Software Applications

Education

PLS license in specified states

Job description

Opportunity

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, assuming 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 US.
• 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.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

What You Can Expect From Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose‑driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take the success of our clients personally.

We Offer Our Team Members

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

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $111,200 - $150,400

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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