Senior Land Surveyor: Lead Projects & Field Teams

Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates Inc.; Mankato (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and HSA options

Discretionary profit-sharing bonuses

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates Inc. is seeking a licensed Land Surveyor to lead boundary and construction surveys, mentor field crews, and manage projects from kickoff to closeout.

The role requires 5–8+ years of experience, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble, and travel to client sites as needed. Join a team delivering essential infrastructure and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
• 5–8+ years of land surveying experience
• Strong knowledge of boundary law and construction surveying
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and Leica/Topcon workflows
• Ability to manage teams, projects, and client relationships
• Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites

Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, and topographic surveys across diverse projects
• Supervise field crews and provide technical direction and development
• Manage survey projects from kickoff to closeout within timelines and budgets
• Review and prepare plats, legal descriptions, ROW maps, and construction drawings
• Operate GPS, robotic total stations, laser scanners, UAVs and survey tech
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, engineers, and agencies
• Sign as surveyor in accordance with state licensing
• Champion safety and data integrity

Skills

Boundary law knowledge

Construction surveying

Local land use regulations

Team leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Leica workflows

Topcon workflows

Job description

Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates Inc. is seeking a licensed Land Surveyor to lead boundary and construction surveys, mentor field crews, and manage projects from kickoff to closeout.

The role requires 5–8+ years of experience, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble, and travel to client sites as needed. Join a team delivering essential infrastructure and growth opportunities.