Senior Land Surveyor: Lead Projects & Field Teams

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA options

Flexible benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates Inc. is seeking a seasoned Land Surveyor to lead field surveys and project execution for critical infrastructure. The role requires licensure as a PLS and 5–8+ years of experience, with proficiency in Civil 3D, Trimble, and laser scanning technologies.

Travel to client sites is expected as needed. We offer growth opportunities, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) with current licensure.
• Minimum 5–8+ years of land surveying experience.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, construction surveying, and local land use regulations.
• Proficiency with the listed surveying software and measurement technologies.
• Ability to lead teams and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, and topographic surveys across diverse project types
• Supervise and mentor field crews, providing technical direction and professional development
• Manage survey projects from kickoff through closeout — ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Review and prepare plats, legal descriptions, right-of-way maps, and construction drawings
• Operate and oversee GPS, robotic total stations, laser scanners, UAVs, and advanced survey technologies
• Collaborate directly with clients, project managers, engineers, and public agencies
• Serve as signing surveyor in accordance with state licensing requirements
• Champion safety, data integrity, and continuous improvement
• Continue learning and growing professionally

Skills

Team management

Communication

Project management

Client relationships

Travel willingness

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 seasoned Land Surveyor to lead field surveys and project execution for critical infrastructure. The role requires licensure as a PLS and 5–8+ years of experience, with proficiency in Civil 3D, Trimble, and laser scanning technologies.

Travel to client sites is expected as needed. We offer growth opportunities, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package.