Senior Licensed Surveyor: Lead Boundary & GIS Projects

Apex Clearing Corporation; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Companies seeks a Senior Surveyor to lead boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic projects from proposal through deliverables. You will supervise field crews, assist with QA/QC, and ensure safety and quality.

The role requires a P.L.S. license (PA or reciprocity), 8+ years of experience, and proficiency with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and GNSS. Travel and field work are expected; sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• P.L.S. license in Pennsylvania, or licensure by reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive survey experience including PM and supervision.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, deeds, easements, ALTA/NSPS standards, and land development surveys.
• Experience managing topographic, boundary, construction, utility, transportation, and geospatial mapping projects.
• Proficiency with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble GNSS equipment, and conventional survey instrumentation.
• Familiarity with UAV mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and geospatial data collection technologies.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, contractors, public agencies, and project team members.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to occasionally perform field work, including traversing uneven terrain and lifting survey equipment.
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, construction stakeout, as-built, and control survey projects from proposal through final deliverables.
• Serve as Surveyor of Record and prepare, review, certify, and seal survey plats, maps, legal descriptions, and related documents in accordance with state regulations.
• Direct and supervise survey field crews, UAV operations, and office technicians to ensure quality, safety, and project efficiency.
• Establish, verify, and maintain survey control networks using GNSS, total stations, digital levels, and conventional survey methodologies.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of field data, calculations, CADD deliverables, and final survey products.
• Conduct boundary analysis, deed research, title review, easement interpretation, and right-of-way investigations.
• Coordinate survey activities with project managers, engineers, clients, contractors, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.
• Review construction drawings and provide survey support for design, construction layout, and infrastructure projects.
• Utilize and oversee data processing workflows using Carlson, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other geospatial software platforms.
• Support aerial mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and UAV data acquisition and processing efforts.
• Prepare project scopes, schedules, budgets, proposals, and technical reports while ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Mentor and develop junior survey staff while promoting safe work practices and compliance with OSHA regulations.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Field surveying

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

Carlson Survey

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Trimble GNSS

Total stations

Job description

Apex Companies seeks a Senior Surveyor to lead boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic projects from proposal through deliverables. You will supervise field crews, assist with QA/QC, and ensure safety and quality.

The role requires a P.L.S. license (PA or reciprocity), 8+ years of experience, and proficiency with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and GNSS. Travel and field work are expected; sponsorship not available.