Professional Land Surveyor / Director of Engineering

Role: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Location: Vernal, UT

Work Type: Full-time | Onsite

Job Summary

We are seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead and oversee land surveying projects from planning through final certification. This role is responsible for managing survey operations, ensuring the accuracy and quality of survey deliverables, supervising field and office staff, and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, subdivision, and control surveys.
• Serve as the Surveyor of Record and provide professional oversight for survey projects.
• Review, certify, sign, and seal plats, maps, legal descriptions, records of survey, and related documents.
• Perform boundary analysis using deeds, plats, title reports, easements, right-of-way documents, and historical records.
• Supervise survey field crews and office staff to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient project execution.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Coordinate survey activities with engineering, planning, environmental, and construction teams.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of survey calculations and deliverables.
• Utilize and oversee the use of GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, digital levels, laser scanners, UAV/drone mapping systems (where applicable), and other surveying equipment.
• Process survey data using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, GIS software, and related applications.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, calculations, and field records.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with proposals, fee estimates, business development, and client relationship management.
• Mentor and train survey staff, including Survey Technicians, Crew Chiefs, and Survey Interns.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety requirements and company safety policies.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Current Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the State of Utah.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible land surveying experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, title research, easement interpretation, and land surveying principles.
• Experience managing survey projects and supervising field and office personnel.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Trimble Business Center.
• Carlson Survey.
• GIS software.
• GPS/GNSS and robotic total stations.
• Project management and QA/QC.
• Client relationship management.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain.
• Lift and carry survey equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Stand, bend, climb, kneel, and perform physical activities for extended periods.
• Safely operate company vehicles.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and field work.
• Exposure to construction sites, traffic, rugged terrain, and varying weather conditions.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.