Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

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.

Key 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

Qualifications :

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania (required)
• Bachelors 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing survey teams and multiple concurrent projects
• Familiarity with transportation and infrastructure projects
• Existing relationships with PennDOT municipalities or regional clients

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Leadership role within a growing and expanding organization
• Opportunity to help build and expand a survey practice
• Collaborative multidisciplinary work environment
• Professional growth and long-term career advancement

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Job Type: Full-Time

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time