Texas RPLS Lead Surveyor & Mentor

Parkhill; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Professional licensing support

Well-being program

Job summary

Parkhill is expanding its Surveying practice in Texas and seeks an RPLS to guide projects from inception to completion. You will lead boundary, topographic, platting, and easement surveys while preparing compliant descriptions and documentation for TBPELS and Texas law.

You will mentor SITs and technicians, ensure QA/QC standards, and maintain high-quality deliverables. Collaboration with project managers, CAD staff, and field crews will be essential to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RPLS license or comity-eligible.
• Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in modern surveying technology and software.
• Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
• Strong knowledge of local and federal surveying laws and regulations.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in land surveying.
• Strong skills in boundary analysis and legal descriptions.
• Proficiency with Trimble GNSS and robotic total stations.
• Experience with platting, courthouse research, and easement documentation.
• Ability to maintain quality control, guide workflow, and communicate clearly.
• Preferred experience with UAVs, scanning, or land development projects.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead Survey Work from Start to Finish.
• Produce and seal boundary, topographic, platting, and easement surveys.
• Prepare legal descriptions and survey documentation in compliance with Texas law and TBPELS requirements.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality deliverables from initial research through final submission.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, CAD staff, survey technicians, and field crews.
• Provide clear directions to ensure tasks stay on track.
• Identify and resolve issues early to prevent delays.
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and clients.
• Guide SITs and technicians toward professional growth and licensure.
• Reinforce consistent QA/QC standards.
• Maintain a supportive, professional working environment.
• Participate in project kickoff and coordination meetings.
• Prepare proposals for survey work, including scope and project details.
• Serve as a professional representative for the company with municipal and private-sector clients.
• Other job duties.

Skills

Boundary analysis

QA/QC

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field

Active Texas RPLS license

Tools

Trimble GNSS

Robotic total stations

GIS software

UAVs (preferred)

Job description

Parkhill is expanding its Surveying practice in Texas and seeks an RPLS to guide projects from inception to completion. You will lead boundary, topographic, platting, and easement surveys while preparing compliant descriptions and documentation for TBPELS and Texas law.

You will mentor SITs and technicians, ensure QA/QC standards, and maintain high-quality deliverables. Collaboration with project managers, CAD staff, and field crews will be essential to keep projects on schedule.