Staff Surveyor

Gdbgeospatial; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Financial Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Perks and Discounts

Culture and Awards/Achievements

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is seeking a Staff Surveyor to supervise a team and deliver large-scale land surveying projects across multiple offices. You will coordinate with project surveyors and field crews to execute scopes and schedules, while mentoring staff on QA/QC and state standards.

The role offers relocation assistance and opportunities to extend into project management, client engagement, and strategic initiatives as you grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Candidate should supervise a team and deliver large-scale land survey projects.
• Experience in project/phase management for large-scale survey projects.
• Strong technical skills, including AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Professional Land Surveyor license preferred and required within 1 year of hire.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other professional surveyors and teams to execute project scope and schedule.
• Supervise technicians and field crews to complete large-scale land surveying projects.
• Perform boundary and alignment resolution, review title documents, and signing/sealing plats and drawings.
• Mentor and train a team of technicians on state survey standards and QA/QC processes.
• Support the company's strategic goals and growth initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

QA/QC processes

Mentoring

Education

Professional Land Surveyor License (preferred; must obtain within 1 year)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size.

SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI). By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Your Impact at SAM

The Staff Surveyor is responsible for supervising a team of technicians and field crews to complete large-scale land surveying projects in accordance with the project schedule. This role will coordinate with other Project Surveyors and teams to execute project scope and schedule as established by the Project Manager.

This is a highly dynamic position designed to evolve with the selected candidate’s experience, strengths, and long‑term career objectives. While the core responsibilities focus on project execution and team leadership, the scope of the role is intentionally flexible, allowing the individual to shape their contributions based on their technical expertise, leadership interests, and professional aspirations.

Depending on experience and career goals, this role may expand to include greater involvement in project management, client engagement, technical oversight, operational leadership, or strategic initiatives. Individuals who demonstrate strong leadership and initiative will have opportunities to take on increased responsibility, influence team structure and workflows, and contribute to the growth and direction of the organization.

SAM is committed to developing its professionals by providing opportunities for mentorship, skill development, and career advancement. This position offers a clear pathway for growth, whether that be deepening technical expertise, leading larger and more complex projects, or transitioning into broader leadership roles within the organization.

The role is ideal for a motivated Professional Land Surveyor who is looking for more than a traditional, static position; someone who wants to actively shape their career path while contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.

Duties may include:

• Coordinate with other professional surveyors and teams to execute land survey project scope and schedule as established by the Project Manager
• Supervise technicians and field crews to complete large‑scale land surveying projects
• Perform boundary and alignments resolution, review title documents, and signing and sealing plats and drawings
• Mentor and train a team of technicians on state survey standards and QA/QC processes
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company's strategic goals

What You Bring to SAM

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently execute professional land survey tasks
• Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large‑scale survey projects
• Strong technical skill set, including AutoCAD and MS Office
• Strong communication skills
• Professional Land Surveyor License is preferred and required within 1 year of the hire date.

We're focused on hiring top talent, wherever you may be currently located. To support that commitment, relocation assistance is available for the right candidate to ensure a smooth and supported transition into the role.

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance:Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development:Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts:Access to 'Perks at Work' for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms