Professional Land Surveyor

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Charleston, SC Area | Full-Time | Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

An established engineering, construction, and land development organization is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead and grow its surveying operations. This is a newly created leadership position offering the opportunity to help shape the future of the surveying department, oversee technical standards, mentor staff, and support a diverse portfolio of civil, commercial, infrastructure, and land development projects.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and a passion for delivering high-quality surveying services in coastal environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Professional Land Surveyor for the organization.
• Lead, develop, and expand the surveying department.
• Review, certify, and sign survey documents in accordance with state regulations.
• Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction staking, and land development surveys.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control for survey projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients.
• Supervise and mentor survey crews, technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable surveying standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Evaluate and implement emerging surveying technology and best practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, and construction surveying practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proven leadership experience supervising survey personnel.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience utilizing Topcon surveying equipment and technology.
• Knowledge of GPS, robotic total stations, data collection systems, and field-to-finish workflows.
• Familiarity with survey calculations, mapping standards, and legal descriptions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on coastal, waterfront, or land development projects.
• Understanding of challenging soil conditions, wetlands, drainage, and high-water-table environments.
• Experience helping build or scale a surveying department.
• Multi-state survey licensure or ability to obtain reciprocal licensure.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $110,000+, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Vehicle allowance/reimbursement.
• Fuel card.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off and holiday benefits.
• Professional development and licensing support.

Why This Opportunity?

• Newly created leadership role with significant visibility and influence.
• Opportunity to build and shape a growing surveying function.
• Collaborative environment with engineering, construction, and land development professionals.
• Long-term career growth with a stable and expanding organization.
• Exposure to a diverse project portfolio throughout the Southeast.

If you are a licensed Professional Land Surveyor looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact while leading a growing team, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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