Professional Land Surveyor | TN
We are seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join a growing surveying team supporting a variety of transportation, land development, utility, and infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed surveyor looking to take on project leadership responsibilities, mentor junior staff, and contribute to high-profile projects throughout the region.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveying, along with experience managing projects and maintaining client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Manage survey projects from proposal through final deliverables.
- Oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, and construction surveys.
- Prepare and review plats, legal descriptions, survey reports, and mapping products.
- Coordinate field crews, office technicians, and subcontractors to ensure project success.
- Ensure compliance with state surveying regulations and company quality standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior survey staff.
- Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships.
- Collaborate with engineering, GIS, and project management teams on multidisciplinary projects.
- Review project budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
Qualifications
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of land surveying experience.
- Strong knowledge of boundary determination, easements, legal descriptions, and survey principles.
- Experience with survey software such as Carlson, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Trimble Business Center, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with GNSS, robotic total stations, LiDAR, and other modern surveying technologies.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
Preferred Experience
- Transportation and DOT-related survey projects.
- Utility corridor, right-of-way, and infrastructure surveying.
- UAV/drone mapping and reality capture technologies.
- Multi-office project coordination and team leadership.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing national surveying and geomatics team.
This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects while leveraging cutting-edge survey technology and collaborating with industry-leading professionals.
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.Â
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.Â
Yes, we help with resume and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your resume to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.