Surveyor I — Telework-Eligible for Statewide Projects

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Surveyor 1 for the Department of Environmental Protection to support statewide surveying efforts and guide land use. This role emphasizes precision, teamwork, and public service as you perform fieldwork, data review, and coordination with engineering staff across multiple regions.

The position offers standard hours with potential telework; candidates must hold a registered surveyor license or equivalent credentials and meet PA residency requirements.

Qualifications

• One year as Surveyor Technician Supervisor or five years surveying with chief of party and high school completion
• Associate degree may substitute for one year of experience
• Equivalent combinations of experience and training accepted

Responsibilities

• Coordinate conventional surveys for preliminary, construction, and final project needs
• Analyze legal and technical information to resolve issues with property boundaries and easements
• Handle advanced surveying responsibilities and collaborate with BAMR sections on technical matters
• Determine earth and rock quantities for contract payments using standard methods
• Conduct required field work for project development, design, and construction across regions
• Work with engineering staff to solve unusual surveying challenges and meet construction requirements

Skills

Survey coordination

Data review

Field operations

Engineering support

Quantity calculation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in surveying or engineering technology

Equivalent combination of experience

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Surveyor 1 for the Department of Environmental Protection to support statewide surveying efforts and guide land use. This role emphasizes precision, teamwork, and public service as you perform fieldwork, data review, and coordination with engineering staff across multiple regions.

The position offers standard hours with potential telework; candidates must hold a registered surveyor license or equivalent credentials and meet PA residency requirements.