Senior Professional Surveyor – Ohio

Position Summary

A highly experienced Professional Surveyor (PS) licensed in the State of Ohio with a minimum of 25 years of progressive surveying experience to lead and oversee complex land surveying projects. This senior-level position is responsible for technical leadership, quality assurance, project management, regulatory compliance, and mentorship of survey staff. Shall have extensive expertise in boundary analysis, ALTA surveys, construction staking, right-of-way resolution, and public agency coordination.

Core Competencies

• Advanced analytical and boundary interpretation skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strategic planning and business development acumen

Key Responsibilities

Professional Oversight & Compliance

• Serve as the Surveyor of Record and seal survey documents in accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 4733 and Ohio Administrative Code requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors standards.
• Oversee preparation and review of boundary surveys, ALTA, subdivision plats, legal descriptions, easement exhibits, property splits/combinations, topographic, and utility.
• Provide expert testimony and technical support for legal proceedings, boundary disputes, and title matters.

Technical Leadership

• Direct complex boundary determinations involving senior/junior rights, riparian rights, retracements, and title research.
• Review and certify ALTA Land Title Surveys.
• Provide technical guidance on geodetic control, coordinate systems (Ohio State Plane), GNSS surveys, and datum adjustments.
• Oversee topographic surveys, construction layout, utility as-builts, and infrastructure mapping.
• Implement and maintain QA/QC standards for survey deliverables.

Project & Client Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Serve as primary client contact for municipal, DOT, utility, commercial, and private development projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, attorneys, developers, and public officials.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Supervise field crews, CAD technicians, survey interns, and SITs.
• Mentor junior staff pursuing licensure.
• Lead training initiatives in emerging technologies and best practices.
• Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and technical excellence.

Technology & Innovation

• Oversee use of GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, terrestrial scanners, UAV/drone mapping, and data collectors.
• Ensure proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, or related software.
• Guide implementation of LiDAR, GIS integration, and digital workflows.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Ohio Professional Surveyor (PS) License in good standing.
• Minimum 25 years of progressive surveying experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of Ohio boundary law and land records research.
• Demonstrated experience with ALTA surveys and complex boundary resolution.
• Strong understanding of public works and infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership and client management experience.

Preferred

• Experience working with ODOT standards and municipal agencies.
• Multi-state licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Ohio Professional Surveyor license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000