Project Surveyor, PLS
Permanent
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Commercial
Healthcare
AutoCAD
Civil 3D
Project Surveyor - Professional Land Surveying
Location: Pennsylvania
Experience: 10-15 years
License: Pennsylvania Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to support a range of surveying, land development, and civil engineering projects. This role combines technical surveying expertise, boundary analysis, plan review, and field coordination, with opportunities to work alongside engineering teams, clients, and municipal authorities.
The position includes a mix of office-based and field assignments, offering the opportunity to contribute to projects from initial surveying and site verification through plan preparation and development approvals.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and review boundary retracements, subdivision surveys, and topographic surveys.
- Review deeds, conduct boundary analysis, and prepare or certify survey plans.
- Support land development projects through surveying, mapping, and technical documentation.
- Attend municipal meetings related to subdivision applications, planning reviews, and project approvals.
- Conduct field visits and site inspections to verify survey information.
- Coordinate survey data transfers, point generation, and stakeout preparation.
- Utilize surveying software and CAD tools to prepare and review plans and drawings.
- Coordinate with field crews and project managers to support project schedules and deliverables.
- Assist with proposals, project planning, and client coordination.
- Develop familiarity with LiDAR and point cloud processing technologies as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or a related field.
- Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania.
- 10-15 years of professional land surveying experience.
- Strong experience in boundary retracements, subdivisions, topographic surveys, and land development.
- Familiarity with deed research, boundary calculations, and survey plan review.
- Experience with Carlson Survey CAD, data collection systems, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
- Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with field crews, project managers, clients, and municipal representatives.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement benefits and paid time off.
- Flexible scheduling options, where applicable.
- Commitment to workplace and field safety.
- Opportunities for professional growth within an established and expanding organization.
Ideal Candidate
An experienced, Pennsylvania-licensed surveyor with a strong background in boundary analysis, topographic surveying, and land development. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate field and office activities while supporting project teams and delivering accurate, reliable surveying solutions.
