Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Land Surveyor In Training (LSIT)
Land Surveyor (LSIT / PLS): Nationwide Opportunities
Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (field, office, hybrid and remote options)
Licensure: LSIT/SIT or PLS/RPLS/PSM
Type: Full-time, permanent
About This Opportunity
The land surveying market is growing across the country, and firms everywhere are looking for skilled surveyors to support their backlog and lead future growth. This posting is a central place for LSITs and PLSs to submit a resume and talk confidentially about what's out there.
LVI Associates work with a wide range of surveying and civil infrastructure firms across the U.S., from employee-owned and independent firms to established national companies. Whether you're looking for your next technical step, a path to licensure, a project management role or a leadership position, I'd like to understand your goals and match you with the right fit.
Who We're Looking For
LSIT / SIT
- Surveyors working toward the PLS who want mentorship, varied project experience and a clear path to licensure
- Experience with boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, control or mapping projects
- Comfortable with Auto-CAD Civil 3D, Trimble or Leica equipment and field-to-finish workflows
Licensed PLS / RPLS
- Licensed surveyors ready to take on more responsibility, such as signing and sealing, project management, client relationships or running a department
- Interest in roles like Project Surveyor, Survey Manager, Survey Department Lead, Office Leader or Principal
- Strong knowledge of boundary law, record research, legal descriptions and state-specific standards
- Multi-state licensure is a plus but not required
Types of Roles Available
- Field and Party Chief leadership
- Office-based Project Surveyor and CAD/drafting-focused roles
- Survey Project Manager and Senior Project Manager
- Survey Department Manager and Practice Leader
- Leadership and growth roles focused on building teams and opening new markets
Project Sectors
- Transportation and DOT
- Land development (residential and commercial)
- Utilities and energy
- Public works and municipal
- ALTA/NSPS and title surveys
- Geodetic control, UAS/drone, LiDAR and 3D scanning
What These Opportunities Offer
- Career growth: clear paths to licensure, promotion and leadership
- Flexibility: remote, hybrid and flexible schedules where the role allows
- Stability: firms with strong backlogs and steady pipelines of work
- Ownership: options with employee-owned (ESOP) and independent firms that aren't up for sale
- Competitive pay: salary, bonus potential, licensure incentives and full benefits
- Professional development: support for exam fees, etc.
Why Submit Your Resume?
When you submit your resume here, you get:
- A confidential conversation about your career goals, without any pressure
- Access to openings that match your experience, location and long-term plans
- Market insight on salary trends, demand by region and where the growth is happening
- An advocate who handles the process with firms for you
FAQs
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