What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Land Surveyor position at Kier & Wright?
SUMMARY
The Senior Project Surveyor (SME) is a senior technical specialist responsible for delivering high-level boundary analysis, advanced computations, mapping tasks, and complex survey deliverables. This role focuses on deep technical expertise rather than staff management, serving as an internal subject-matter expert for complex or high-risk surveying assignments. The Senior Project Surveyor supports multiple project teams by performing advanced COGO computations, preparing survey documents, resolving boundary issues, and ensuring technical accuracy. This position plays a critical role in elevating the technical quality and consistency of Survey/Mapping deliverables across the firm.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
- Perform and verify complex boundary analyses using relevant legal principles, statutes, and case law.
- Prepare high-accuracy survey deliverables, including:
- ALTA/NSPS surveys
- Records of Survey
- Boundary and topographic surveys
- Short and long plats, subdivision maps, and lot line adjustments
- Easement exhibits and legal descriptions
- Process and adjust GPS and conventional survey data; perform least-squares adjustments as needed.
- Conduct advanced COGO calculations, coordinate geometry evaluation, and geodetic analyses.
- Apply coordinate transformations, rotations, and translations across datasets.
- Analyze field data, sketches, and digital records for completeness and accuracy.
Technical
- Prepare drawings, mapping files, and supporting survey documents in collaboration with drafting staff.
- Review deliverables prepared by Survey Technicians for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain high standards for data integrity, record documentation, and file management.
- Provide technical input to improve internal standards, procedures, and workflows.
- Serve as an internal technical resource for boundary resolution, geodetic analysis, and mapping standards.
- Provide guidance and informal mentorship to Survey Technicians and early-career survey staff.
- Participate in internal training, knowledge-sharing, and process improvement initiatives.
- Support the Senior Land Survey Manager and PLS staff by contributing to QA/QC practices.
Coordination & Communication
- Respond to technical inquiries from clients and agencies when requested by project leadership.
- Assist project teams with research into public records, deeds, dedication documents, vacation filings, and right-of-way information.
- Provide technical explanations or supporting documentation as needed for client deliverables.
- Other duties as assigned
Experience Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying
- 8-10 years’ relevant survey experience
- Professional Land Surveyor License (LS),preferred
- Project Management experience, preferred
- General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc.
- Proficient experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, required.
- Effective and professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Why Kier Wright?
- Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
- Competitive Pay ($104,000 - $150,000 DOE, location, work model i.e., remote, hybrid or in-office)
- Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you family
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO
- Free office snacks
- Much more!
Who we are
Since 1972, Kier Wright has provided both private and public sector clients with engineering and surveying work that is efficient, cost-effective and forward-thinking. We offer a full range of services to support commercial, industrial, and high-density residential development and redevelopment projects. For more information about our services, visit kierwright.com. EEO
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Salary : $104,000 - $150,000