Senior Surveyor, PLS (Utilities)

Professional Surveyor (PLS) – Utilities Division

Location: Pennsylvania

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and licensed Professional Surveyor (PLS) to lead and grow our surveying operations in PA. This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced survey professional with a strong background in utility, boundary, topographic, and construction surveying.

The ideal candidate is a PA-licensed Surveyor with 8–10 years of progressive experience who is excited about building, mentoring, and managing a high-performing survey team while supporting the continued growth of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of survey projects from proposal through final deliverables.
• Direct and mentor field crews, office technicians, and future survey personnel.
• Develop and expand the survey department, including hiring, training, and establishing best practices.
• Review, certify, and sign survey documents in accordance with PA Board standards.
• Coordinate boundary, topographic, as-built, route, right-of-way, utility, and construction surveys.
• Lead utility mapping and related survey efforts to support engineering and construction projects.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with Florida Statutes, survey standards, and client specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, utility, and construction teams to deliver accurate and timely survey data.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and client communications.
• Support business development efforts by cultivating client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Implement efficient workflows, technology, and surveying best practices to support company growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Current PA Professional Surveyor (PLS) License (Required).
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of professional land surveying experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing utility and infrastructure survey projects.
• Strong knowledge of: Boundary surveys, Topographic surveys, Utility surveys, Construction staking, Right-of-way surveys
• PA Minimum Technical Standards
• Experience supervising survey crews and office personnel.
• Proficiency with survey software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, MicroStation, or similar platforms.
• Experience with GPS, robotic total stations, terrestrial laser scanning, and modern survey technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid PA driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience growing or managing a survey department.
• Background supporting utility, municipal, transportation, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Business development and client relationship experience.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for more than just a licensed surveyor, we're looking for a leader.

This individual will play a critical role in establishing and growing our survey team, mentoring the next generation of survey professionals, and helping expand our utility and infrastructure services throughout PA.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented, and passionate about building a high-quality surveying practice with long-term growth opportunities.