Professional Land Surveyor
About the Opportunity
A well-established engineering and surveying firm is seeking a Survey Lead to help oversee field operations and support a growing portfolio of projects throughout Southern Utah. This position offers the opportunity to lead survey crews, mentor junior staff, and work on a variety of boundary, topographic, construction, transportation, utility, and land development projects.
The ideal candidate is a strong field leader who enjoys solving problems, maintaining high-quality standards, and helping teams succeed in the field and office.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily survey field operations
- Supervise survey crews and ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently
- Collect and process field data for boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA, and land development surveys
- Operate and troubleshoot GPS, GNSS, robotic total stations, and survey data collection equipment
- Review field notes, calculations, and survey deliverables for quality and accuracy
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients throughout project execution
- Support scheduling, training, and development of survey personnel
- Assist with project planning, resource allocation, and field logistics
- Maintain survey equipment and ensure adherence to company safety protocols
Qualifications
- 5+ years of land surveying experience
- Previous experience leading survey crews or managing field operations
- Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, and construction surveying principles
- Experience with GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and modern survey technology
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- LSIT certification or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
- Experience supporting transportation, municipal, utility, or land development projects
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, Trimble Business Center, or similar software
- Construction staking and machine control experience
- Experience mentoring junior survey personnel
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a survey professional who enjoys leading crews, taking ownership of projects, and working in one of Utah's fastest-growing regions. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse mix of projects while helping build and develop a high-performing survey team in Southern Utah.
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