What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Land Surveyor position at SALT Engineers and Planners, Inc.?
SALT Engineers & Planners, Inc.
Location- SALT Little Rock office
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
Job Description:
SALT Engineers & Planners, Inc. is seeking a motivated and experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to support a variety of civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects throughout Arkansas. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, committed to delivering accurate and reliable survey results, and capable of working collaboratively with engineers, survey crews, clients, and other project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform and oversee land surveying activities, including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Research property records, deeds, plats, easements, and other relevant documents to establish property boundaries.
• Prepare, review, and certify survey plats, legal descriptions, easements, maps, and related technical documents.
• Manage surveying projects from initial planning and fieldwork through final deliverables.
• Coordinate with field crews, engineers, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure project requirements are met.
• Review field data, survey calculations, and digital mapping for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure surveying practices comply with applicable Arkansas laws, professional standards, and project specifications.
• Assist with project estimates, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s surveying services.
Required Qualifications
• Current Professional Land Surveyor license in the State of Arkansas, or the ability to obtain Arkansas licensure as applicable to the position.
• Experience with boundary surveying, survey calculations, legal descriptions, and preparation of survey plats.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment, GPS/GNSS technology, and related data collection methods.
• Working knowledge of surveying software, CAD platforms, and digital mapping
tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain a high standard of
accuracy and professionalism.
• Knowledge of Arkansas surveying regulations, standards, and professional
practices.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with civil engineering, municipal infrastructure, utilities, and
land development projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience coordinating field crews and overseeing survey project workflows.
• Experience in developing client relationships and supporting business development
efforts.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package with potential profit-share. For this
position, the annual salary range would be dependent on experience and
qualifications
• Opportunities for professional growth and development as a sub-discipline leader
within SALT
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Work on impactful and challenging projects
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and professional
- references to sechlin@saltengineers.com .