What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Land Surveyor position at Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc.?
Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. (MRA) is seeking a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our growing team in Towson, MD. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated surveying professional looking to take ownership of projects, mentor field staff, and contribute to a wide variety of residential, commercial, and land development projects.
The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise in land surveying, proven experience managing projects and survey crews, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage and oversee multiple survey projects from initiation through completion.
- Perform contract administration, project management, and client coordination.
- Organize, supervise, and mentor survey crews and office staff.
- Prepare and review plats, legal descriptions, record plats, easement plats, and other survey documents.
- Perform and oversee boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, construction staking, and other land surveying services.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable surveying standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate with engineers, developers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Perform survey computations, data analysis, and quality control reviews.
- Utilize modern survey technology and software to support project delivery.
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive land surveying experience.
- Demonstrated experience in survey management and project management.
- Experience supporting residential development, commercial development, and land development projects.
- Ability to perform all aspects of land surveying.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS.
- Experience with survey computations, survey data processing, and survey drafting.
- Hands-on experience with GPS/GNSS equipment, Trimble Total Stations, data collectors, and other modern survey equipment.
- Strong knowledge of boundary surveying, topographic surveying, construction staking, and survey control.
- Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
We believe in taking care of our team—professionally, personally, and everything in between. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:
- Competitive Salary with generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays to support your work-life balance
- Annual Bonus Potential – your hard work deserves to be rewarded
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – including Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Peace of Mind – with Company-paid Life Insurance and both Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Invest in Your Future – through our 401(k) with Company Match
- Education Assistance Program – helping you continue to grow and learn
- Employee Assistance Program – free access to short-term counseling, financial coaching, legal consultations, life coaching, and more
- Peak Health Wellness Plan – personalized nurse consultations, no-cost lab work, and ongoing wellness support
- Stay Connected & Inspired – with free memberships to professional societies
- Professional Development – Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, and Software Training to help you reach your goals
- Referral Bonuses – bring great people on board and get rewarded
- Recognition That Matters – we celebrate achievements big and small with our Employee Recognition Program
- Team Spirit & Fun – enjoy company picnics, events, and a welcoming, supportive work environment
We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.