PLS | RI & MA
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
Location: Rhode Island or Massachusetts
Work Arrangement: Hybrid flexibility available
Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus + comprehensive benefits
About the Opportunity
LVI Associates is partnered with a highly respected multidisciplinary engineering and surveying firm in New England seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join and support the continued growth of its surveying practice.
This organization is known for its stability, strong reputation, and long-term employee retention, having maintained a consistent presence in the region through changing market conditions. Approximately 80% of its work comes from repeat clients, reflecting the firm's commitment to quality service and long-standing relationships. The company also maintains active partnerships with more than 30 Rhode Island municipalities, providing a strong and reliable pipeline of public-sector work alongside private development projects.
Position Overview
The Professional Land Surveyor will oversee a variety of survey projects throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts while serving as a technical resource to both field and office staff. This is an opportunity for a licensed professional who is looking to take on a visible role within a growing team and contribute to the future direction of the survey practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage survey projects from proposal through final delivery.
- Review, certify, and stamp survey documents as required.
- Oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, and construction surveys.
- Perform deed research, boundary analysis, and QA/QC reviews.
- Coordinate project efforts with engineers, municipalities, contractors, and private clients.
- Mentor and support survey staff and field crews.
- Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
- Maintain and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development efforts.
Qualifications
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Rhode Island and/or Massachusetts.
- Experience managing survey projects and leading teams.
- Strong knowledge of boundary surveying principles and land records research.
- Experience with survey data processing and CAD platforms.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Experience
- Municipal, transportation, land development, utility, or public infrastructure projects.
- Construction layout and as-built surveys.
- Experience working directly with public-sector clients and local agencies.
- Interest in helping grow and develop a surveying practice.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Well-established firm with a strong reputation across New England.
- Approximately 80% repeat-client business, providing long-term project stability.
- Active relationships with 30+ Rhode Island municipalities.
- Diverse portfolio of municipal, infrastructure, and private-sector projects.
- Collaborative culture with direct access to leadership.
- Opportunity to play a key role in the future growth of the survey department.
- Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
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