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Land Surveyor

STV
STV Salary
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/10/2026
STV is experiencing tremendous growth so if you are seeking a challenging, rewarding professional career, the time is right to join STV!  Our South Carolina Field Services & CEI operation is seeking an immediate hire of an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).

STV offers a competitive package for all prospective employees, including competitive salary, complete benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation/sick leave, and retirement plan with employer match, as well as opportunity to gain valuable project management experience.

Responsibilities And Required Qualifications

  • The Professional Land Surveyor must possess working experience with some combination of municipalities, counties, SCDOT, and Private Developers.
  • A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Surveying is required.
  • Review the accuracy of all survey data collected by technicians to include but not be limited to site plans, charts, plats, maps, records and documents related to surveys. Sign and seal survey documents and assist in developing procedures, systems and methods for project delivery.
  • The candidate will be responsible for leading the survey task on multiple projects, mentoring survey staff, preparing scopes of work and fees, and providing quality assurance / quality control.
  • The candidate must be registered in the State of South Carolina, have a strong knowledge in boundary analysis and resolution, topographic, and construction surveys. Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills are required.
  • Ability to lead a successful project (on time, under budget, and accurate) team from kickoff to delivery while maintaining client satisfaction is critical to this position.
  • Technical capabilities should include proficiency with some combination of: Microstation, OpenRoads, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center and/or Carlson Survey and Microsoft Office products are preferred.
  • The successful candidate will supervise and lead construction verification surveys on state highway and bridge construction projects.
  • Valid Driver License is required.
  • Highly qualified candidates will possess the following:
  • Registration in multiple states is a plus.
  • Experience with Level B SUE and Utility Test Holes is a plus.
  • Transportation Alternative Delivery Experience is a plus.
  • Remote Pilot Certification is a plus.
  • Experience with LiDAR technology or traditional photogrammetry is a plus.
  • Previous experience developing survey deliverables compliant with SCDOT’s Pre-Construction Survey Manual is a plus. NCDOT or GDOT experience is a plus.


Compensation Range

$55,709.00 - $63,305.00

STV offers the following benefits

  • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
  • Disability insurance
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Retirement Counseling
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
  • Paid Holidays (9 days)
  • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
  • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
  • Continuing Education Program
  • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships


STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

Salary : $55,709 - $63,305

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