Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
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Socotec · Mechanicsburg, PAFull-timeOn-site1w ago
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Responsibilities
- Lead the Survey Department, including field crews and office staff
- Oversee workload planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Mentor and develop junior survey staff and technicians
- Establish and maintain department standards, procedures, and QA/QC practices
- Provide responsible charge and signing/sealing of survey deliverables
- Oversee preparation and review of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and as-built surveys
- Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania standards and client requirements
- Coordinate with engineering and environmental teams on multidisciplinary projects
- Support PennDOT and municipal project requirements
- Assist with proposals, scope development, and fee estimates
- Develop and maintain client relationships and identify growth opportunities
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- Minimum 8+ years of progressive surveying experience, including leadership responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of boundary law and surveying principles
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania survey standards and PennDOT requirements
- Proficiency with survey software (Carlson, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D)
- Experience with CADD platforms (AutoCAD/Civil 3D; MicroStation a plus)
- Experience with GPS, total stations, and data collectors
Requirements
- Experience managing survey teams and multiple concurrent projects
- Familiarity with transportation and infrastructure projects
- Existing relationships with PennDOT, municipalities, or regional clients
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experienceLeadership role within a growing and expanding organizationOpportunity to help build and expand a survey practiceCollaborative, multidisciplinary work environmentProfessional growth and long-term career advancementFor more information, please visit www.socotec.usJob Type: Full-TimeAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Information
We are seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead and grow our Survey Department in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. This leadership role is responsible for managing survey operations, overseeing staff, ensuring technical quality, and supporting business development efforts across transportation and land development projects.
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