Professional Land Surveyor

As a Professional Land Surveyor at Interstate Engineering, you will lead and support a wide range of projects serving private clients, municipalities, tribal governments, and state and federal agencies. From boundary and topographic surveys to construction staking and GIS mapping, you will bring precision, leadership, and problem-solving to every project.

This role combines technical expertise, mentorship, and relationship building. You will guide survey teams in the field and office, mentor technicians as they grow in their careers, and help strengthen client relationships that support the continued expansion of our survey practice.

If you’re someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, leading a team, and seeing your work shape the built environment, this role offers endless skies and opportunities to grow!

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and oversee survey projects including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, and GIS mapping

• Conduct legal research and apply survey regulations for municipal, state, federal, and private clients

• Utilize GPS, robotic instruments, and surveying software to support accurate data collection and project delivery

• Supervise, mentor, and develop survey technicians to strengthen team capabilities

• Ensure quality and accuracy of survey work performed by your team

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and partners

• Support the continued growth of Interstate Engineering’s survey practice

Knowledge of the Following is Preferred

• Public Land Survey System (PLSS)

• Montana platting processes

• FEMA survey requirements

• Department of Transportation (DOT) surveying

Required Qualifications

• Registered Land Surveyor in South Dakota or ability to obtain within six months

• Associate degree in Surveying or a related engineering program

• Minimum of six years of land surveying experience

• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude

• Experience supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Embracing a collaborative team approach, Interstate Engineering focuses on building for tomorrow. From projects to career paths, Interstate Engineering knows the best approach to any accomplishment is to collaborate, celebrate success, and grow for tomorrow.

Founded in 1976, our employee-owned firm provides innovative engineering, surveying, and planning solutions throughout the Great Plains Region. We continually seek the best talent because we know our employees are the key to success. Interstate Engineering offers an environment that cultivates personal and professional growth through honesty, transparency, and respect. Being active in our careers, we understand the importance of training and professional development and encourage involvement in professional organizations. Our team is built of professionals you need, the people you trust.

• Competitive wages
• Bonus opportunities
• Flexible schedule
• Continued education
• Professional development
• Family-oriented environment
• Prioritized work/life balance
• Paid holidays
• Travel opportunities
• 100% paid health insurance for employee
• Dental, vision, & life insurance
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Program
• 401K Profit Sharing
• 401K & Roth IRA
• Relocation assistance (if required)