Project Surveyor/Senior Project Surveyor | Chantilly, VA
Project Surveyor / Senior Project Surveyor
Location: Northern Virginia / Washington, DC Metro Area
Compensation: $80,000 - $105,000+ (based on experience and qualifications)
A well-established multidisciplinary consulting firm is seeking a Project Surveyor / Senior Project Surveyor with 5+ years of experience to support land surveying and civil infrastructure projects. This opportunity offers exposure to a variety of residential, commercial, and public-sector developments while working alongside engineering and surveying professionals in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare surveydeliverables including:
- Boundary Surveys
- Topographic Surveys
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
- Subdivision Plats
- As-Built Surveys
- Easement and Right-of-Way Exhibits
- Process and manage electronic field data, GPS coordinates, and survey files within CAD platforms.
- Develop and maintain digital terrain models (DTMs), surfaces, and contour mapping.
- Conduct deed, title, plat, and right-of-way research to establish property boundaries.
- Interpret and prepare legal descriptions, including metes-and-bounds documentation.
- Perform drawing revisions and QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Coordinate with survey field crews, engineers, and project teams to meet project deadlines.
- Manage project documentation, CAD files, and survey records.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of land survey drafting experience within a surveying or civil engineering environment.
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Strong understanding of land surveying principles, boundary analysis, and civil infrastructure.
- Ability to interpret engineering plans, legal descriptions, deeds, and field sketches.
- High attention to detail and strong technical drafting skills.
- Excellent communication and project coordination abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Preferred Background
- Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, CAD, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Experience supporting land development, transportation, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a survey professional looking to join a respected consulting environment with a diverse project portfolio and long-term career growth potential.
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