Land Surveyor in Training

Location: Escambia / Santa Rosa County, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 10-hour shift / 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday, 40 hours/week)

Pay & Benefits: 60k - 75k depending on experience

About the Role

Our client is a leading, technology-driven surveying and mapping firm serving Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties. They are seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented Land Surveyor in Training (L.S.I.T.) who is eager to advance their career toward becoming a licensed Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) in Florida.

In this role, you will work directly under the supervision of a licensed PSM, bridging the gap between field data collection, CAD analysis, and office management. You will gain hands-on experience with advanced surveying technology, legal research, state boundary regulations, and business management.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Crew Oversight: Oversee land surveying projects from initial assignment through completion; manage, guide, and review the work of survey field crews and CAD technicians.
• Boundary & Legal Analysis: Analyze deeds, plats, easements, right-of-way documents, title information, and public records to establish property boundaries.
• Map & Data Preparation: Perform and review boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys; prepare and review survey maps and legal descriptions in accordance with Florida standards.
• Quality Assurance: Review field notes, sketches, control measurements, calculations, and project documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Client & Office Management: Assist with project scheduling, scope development, estimating, and maintaining organized project records.
• Field Support: Participate in fieldwork as needed to train crew members, resolve complex survey issues, or verify field data (including working outdoors in various weather conditions to meet client timelines).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education / Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics / Surveying (or related field) OR close to sitting for the Florida PSM exam.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil 3D for producing Florida-compliant survey maps.
• Knowledge Base: Strong background in boundary surveying principles, legal research, legal description writing, and survey computations.
• Leadership & Work Ethic: Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Capability: Willing and able to perform field work outdoors under varying weather conditions when necessary.

Work Schedule

• 4-day workweek (Monday through Thursday, 40 hours)
• Note: Occasional schedule adjustments or weather-related exceptions may apply.

How to Apply

If you are looking for mentorship, career advancement, and a path to Florida PSM licensure, submit your resume today for immediate consideration!

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous Land Surveying experience?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check and drug screen?

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000