SIT Land Surveyor

The Firm:

~1,500 employees nationally, and great relationships with clients in South Florida, this firm primarily works with municipal clients through long-standing, continuous service contracts. Most projects are tied to public infrastructure; particularly roadway and right-of-way improvement. There is collaboration across engineering, landscape architecture, and surveying teams.

Based in Fort Lauderdale, the team operates in a highly collaborative environment with strong internal support. There are multiple survey crews in the field on a daily basis, backed by dedicated coordinators and drafters who handle processing and deliverables. The surveying group works closely with internal project teams, with less emphasis on private development and more focus on public-sector work such as design surveys, municipal program support, and development review.

Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT)

A growing, multidisciplinary consulting firm is looking to bring on a Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) to support its surveying group in South Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has passed the FS Exam and is working toward PSM licensure while gaining exposure to a variety of municipal, transportation, and infrastructure projects.

Working alongside Project Surveyors, Project Managers, and licensed Professional Surveyors and Mappers, this individual will support projects from initial research and field preparation through calculations, drafting, legal descriptions, and final deliverables. The role is designed for someone looking to continue building technical expertise while progressing toward professional licensure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Surveyors and Project Managers throughout all phases of survey projects
• Review project scopes, schedules, and deliverable requirements
• Conduct deed research and boundary analysis for subject and adjoining properties
• Retrieve and evaluate historical survey information and published control data
• Prepare field packages, control maps, calculations, and digital files for survey crews
• Process and review field data, including level runs, field notes, and Trimble Business Center files
• Perform boundary calculations under the supervision of a licensed surveyor
• Draft survey maps and exhibits using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Assist with preparing legal descriptions, sketches, and easement exhibits
• Perform QA/QC reviews of survey deliverables prior to submission
• Apply Florida surveying regulations and standards throughout project execution
• Maintain organized project files and supporting documentation
• Assist with project scoping, budgeting, and cost estimating efforts

Technical Expertise

• Boundary and topographic surveying
• Deed and title research
• Survey control analysis and calculations
• Legal descriptions and easement preparation
• Trimble Connect
• Trimble Business Center (TBC)
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Survey drafting and exhibit production
• QA/QC review procedures
• Florida Chapter 177 and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5J-17
• Right-of-way and transportation-related surveys

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, or a related field
• Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam
• Working toward Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) licensure
• Strong understanding of boundary surveying principles and survey calculations
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey data processing software preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Desire to grow within an established surveying practice

Compensation & Benefits

Salary for this role will be $70,000-$110,000 base, along with a vehicle stipend or a company vehicle. There is a full benefits program, including health coverage, retirement options, paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities.