Position: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
Location: Sagamore Beach, MA, USA
Schedule: Full-time, On-Site
Compensation: $90,000–$130,000 (based on experience)
Company Overview
Our client is a civil and environmental consulting firm providing professional land surveying services in support of infrastructure, land development, and environmental projects. The firm operates on a billable, project-based consulting model and values technical accuracy, reliability, and long-term team stability.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) will be responsible for overseeing all things land survey, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely project delivery. The PLS will also play a crucial role in supporting our engineering projects by providing precise data and boundary information. This is a senior role who will serve as a key leader to help elevate standards, oversee crews, and shape STE’s survey practice.
Ideally ≤ 1 hour commute each way; relocation encouraged if farther.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead our team of survey technicians in best practices, as well as enhance current standards and procedures
- Conduct various types of surveys, including boundary, ALTA, topographic, and construction surveys
- Utilize advanced surveying equipment and software to collect accurate data, as well as train new team members
- Analyze survey reports, maps, and other data to plan survey projects
- Survey mapping, drafting, plan creation, etc.
- Establish and re-establish property boundaries using legal documents, field measurements, and mathematical computations
- Verify accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations, in compliance with state and local regulations
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, other internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of survey data into project designs
- Stay updated on state and local laws and regulations pertaining to land surveying
- Maintain professional standards, documentation, and reporting
- Mentor and train junior surveyors and support staff as needed
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license issued in Massachusetts
- Minimum 4 years of experience in land surveying, with a demonstrated track record of successful projects
- Strong knowledge of surveying principles, legal aspects, and geodetic control networks
- Proficient in relevant software, e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, Carlson
- Ability to commute within approximately 1 hour of the office location or relocate
Preferred Qualifications
- PLS license in additional states (RI, CT, NH) with intent or eligibility for MA reciprocity
- Senior-level experience in consulting environments
- Long-term career orientation
Technology & Innovation:
Our client uses modern systems like RTK GNSS systems, robotic total stations, Carlson/AutoCAD, and cloud-based data workflows. Experience with hydrographic, bathymetric, drone/UAS mapping or laser scanning is a plus.
Work Environment & Compensation
- On-site role (Sagamore Beach, MA, USA)
- Compensation: $90,000–$130,000 USD annually, depending on experience
- Benefits including health, dental, life insurance, 401K
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing next steps.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have performing survey work supporting civil site development projects?
- Are you currently a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Massachusetts?
- How many total years of professional land surveying experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
