Registered Professional Land Surveyor
Job Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned and licensed Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) to lead the Surveying Department and oversee complex land surveying operations. This role will be responsible for managing survey teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, supporting cross-functional projects, and representing our company in client engagements and business development opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and execute surveying services on diverse projects, ensuring compliance with STRAND AE standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and mentor field and office teams in the preparation of boundary surveys, subdivision plats, easements, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and construction layouts.
- Prepare scopes of work, proposals, budgets, and schedules for assigned survey projects.
- Process and post-process field data (GPS, Total Station, RTK, VRS) using Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Develop and review final deliverables, including plats, metes and bounds descriptions, and survey exhibits.
- Coordinate field crews and survey production efforts, supporting efficient time use and cost management.
- Support business development through client engagement and attendance at industry events.
- Maintain an expert-level understanding of boundary law, legal descriptions, and survey best practices.
Requirements:
- Active RPLS License in the State of Texas.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in land surveying.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center required.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and client communication skills.
- Experience with ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, platting, and construction staking/layouts.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and field staff scheduling.
- Demonstrated success in a client-facing or business development role preferred.