Senior Land Surveyor (Minnesota) - Boundary & Construction

ARCXIS; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

ARCXIS in Minnesota seeks a highly skilled Registered Professional Land Surveyor to lead and perform boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for residential and commercial projects. The role requires enforcing state regulations and delivering precise survey data to support construction timelines.

The candidate should have a PLS license, 5+ years’ experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, and Trimble software.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of surveying experience, including boundary and construction surveys
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota surveying laws, standards, and practices
• Experience with survey software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, Trimble, etc.)
• Ability to interpret legal descriptions, plats, and construction documents
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, and construction surveys in accordance with Minnesota statutes and standards
• Prepare, review, and certify survey documents, including plats, legal descriptions, and ALTA/NSPS surveys
• Interpret and analyze survey data, title reports, construction plans, and legal documents
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of field data collection and survey deliverables
• Sign and seal survey documents as required by state regulations
• Coordinate with internal teams, including engineering, permitting, and inspection services
• Communicate with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies as needed
• Ensure all survey work complies with applicable laws, codes, and company standards
• Support project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to survey field crews and technicians
• Review field notes, calculations, and survey data for quality assurance
• Assist in resolving boundary discrepancies and field-related issues
• Support business development efforts through client interaction and technical expertise
• Maintain knowledge of current industry standards, technologies, and regulatory changes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson

Trimble software

Job description

ARCXIS in Minnesota seeks a highly skilled Registered Professional Land Surveyor to lead and perform boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for residential and commercial projects. The role requires enforcing state regulations and delivering precise survey data to support construction timelines.

The candidate should have a PLS license, 5+ years’ experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, and Trimble software.