Senior Land Surveyor – QA Oversight & Growth

SOCOTEC Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentoring role

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

SOCOTEC Group is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to provide QA and advisory oversight in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. The role signs and seals survey plans, ensures technical quality, and supports business development on transportation and land development projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive surveying experience, strong boundary law knowledge, and proficiency with Carlson, Trimble BCT, and Civil 3D. PA licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive surveying experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law and surveying principles.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania survey standards and PennDOT requirements; surrounding states a plus.
• Proficiency with survey software (Carlson, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D).
• Experience with CADD platforms (AutoCAD/Civil 3D; MicroStation a plus).

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop junior survey staff, including field crews and office staff.
• Assist to establish and maintain department standards, procedures, and QA/QC practices.
• Provide responsible charge and signing/sealing of survey deliverables.
• Oversee preparation and review of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania standards and client requirements, as well as neighboring states.
• Coordinate with engineering and environmental teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Support PennDOT and municipal project requirements.
• Assist with proposals, scope development, and fee estimates.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Boundary law

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Carlson

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

SOCOTEC Group is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to provide QA and advisory oversight in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. The role signs and seals survey plans, ensures technical quality, and supports business development on transportation and land development projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive surveying experience, strong boundary law knowledge, and proficiency with Carlson, Trimble BCT, and Civil 3D. PA licensure is required.