Professional Land Surveyor | Tennessee
A well-established and growing surveying and engineering firm is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to join its Clarksville-area team. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed surveyor who wants to take ownership of projects, work alongside experienced field and office professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of a respected organization.
The Professional Land Surveyor will manage a diverse portfolio of survey projects from initial research and field coordination through drafting, quality review, and final delivery. Projects may include residential developments, commercial sites, subdivisions, infrastructure improvements, construction layout, and other land-development assignments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and as-built surveys.
- Perform deed, plat, easement, right-of-way, and property-record research.
- Review field data, survey calculations, legal descriptions, plats, and final drawings.
- Coordinate daily project activities with survey crews, CADD technicians, engineers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance to field and office staff throughout each stage of a project.
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of plats, exhibits, legal descriptions, plot plans, grading documents, elevation certificates, and related survey deliverables.
- Perform quality-control reviews to ensure projects meet company standards, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Support construction staking, subdivision development, residential builder work, commercial construction, and site-development projects.
- Track project schedules, budgets, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple active assignments.
- Communicate with clients to provide updates, resolve technical questions, and maintain strong working relationships.
- Identify boundary, field, or design challenges and develop practical solutions.
- Assist with mentoring and developing junior surveyors, field personnel, and CADD staff.
Qualifications
- Active Professional Land Surveyor license in Tennessee, or the ability to obtain Tennessee licensure through reciprocity.
- At least four years of progressive land surveying experience.
- Strong understanding of boundary principles, survey calculations, legal descriptions, easements, rights-of-way, and property research.
- Experience managing survey projects from initial setup through final completion.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Carlson Survey or similar surveying and drafting software.
- Familiarity with GPS equipment, robotic total stations, data collectors, and modern field-to-finish workflows.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with field crews, technical staff, engineers, clients, contractors, and public agencies.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience leading survey crews or coordinating office and field operations.
- Experience with residential, commercial, subdivision, and land-development projects.
- Familiarity with Survey Pro or comparable data-collection software.
- Experience reviewing and signing survey deliverables.
- Previous project management, client management, or team mentorship experience.
What the Company Offers
- Competitive compensation based on experience and credentials.
- Health insurance and additional employee benefits.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time.
- Stable, full-time employment with a growing project pipeline.
- Exposure to a diverse mix of surveying and land-development assignments.
- Opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.
- A collaborative environment where employees can take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact on the team.
Qualified candidates who are interested in joining a growing surveying organization are encouraged to apply.
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