Senior Surveyor: Lead Boundary & UAV Mapping (Remote)

Apex-Companies,-LL; Somerset (Somerset County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life, short-term and long-term disabil

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Join a 2,000+ employee national firm

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking a Professional Licensed Surveyor to lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and right-of-way surveying efforts in a dynamic environment. You will manage projects from inception through final deliverables, supervise crews, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience, strong client communication, and the ability to oversee QA/QC, data processing, and collaboration across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive survey experience including project management.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, deed interpretation, easements, ALTA/NSPS standards.
• Proficiency with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble GNSS.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

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

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Geospatial software

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

Carlson Survey

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Trimble GNSS

Job description

Apex Companies is seeking a Professional Licensed Surveyor to lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and right-of-way surveying efforts in a dynamic environment. You will manage projects from inception through final deliverables, supervise crews, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience, strong client communication, and the ability to oversee QA/QC, data processing, and collaboration across project teams.