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Land Surveyor roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Engineering and construction firms, government contractors, and civil infrastructure companies regularly file I-140 petitions for licensed surveyors with geodetic, boundary, or hydrographic specializations.
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As a Professional Surveyor/Principal with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Cincinnati, OH office, you’ll work alongside Senior Managers and Executives to grow and support an established survey practice. You'll oversee a wide range of project types including Existing Conditions and Topographic Surveys, Boundary and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Utility and Route Surveys, Subdivisions and Statutory Plats, Construction layout and As-Built Surveys. This leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about mentoring, team development, and operational excellence, while also contributing to business development efforts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and mentor a team of surveyors and technicians, fostering professional growth and a collaborative culture
- Oversee project quality and safety standards, ensuring accurate deliverables and efficient workflows
- Recruit and develop top talent to strengthen the practice and support long-term growth
- Collaborate with the current survey leadership team and other managers to identify new opportunities and expand services
- Support business development efforts through client engagement and integrated solutions
WHY CEC?
- We’re 100% Employee-Owned and all Full-Time employees have access to the stock program within the 1st year
- We offer a clear career track with a supportive management and mentorship team to help you achieve your goals
- 55% of our profits go into our bonus pool and all full-time employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus
- We encourage innovation, cross-training, and continuing education
- Our Healthcare, Vision, Dental, Disability, Life, AD&D, Pet insurance, FSA/HSA, etc. starts on your first day
- We offer a 401k w/ company match + up to 2% profit-sharing contribution that is fully vested the 1st of the month after you start
- Our team enjoys a work/life balance with our hybrid flexible schedule options
CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS UPON SUCCESSFUL ONBOARDING.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Land Surveyor registration (PLS) or ability to obtain licensure with having SIT
- 10+ years of professional surveying experience
- Experience leading business development and client management efforts
- Experience leading and mentoring staff
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary consulting practice preferred
- Network of existing contacts is a plus
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS: If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
Overview:
As a Professional Surveyor/Principal with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Cincinnati, OH office, you’ll work alongside Senior Managers and Executives to grow and support an established survey practice. You'll oversee a wide range of project types including Existing Conditions and Topographic Surveys, Boundary and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Utility and Route Surveys, Subdivisions and Statutory Plats, Construction layout and As-Built Surveys. This leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about mentoring, team development, and operational excellence, while also contributing to business development efforts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and mentor a team of surveyors and technicians, fostering professional growth and a collaborative culture
- Oversee project quality and safety standards, ensuring accurate deliverables and efficient workflows
- Recruit and develop top talent to strengthen the practice and support long-term growth
- Collaborate with the current survey leadership team and other managers to identify new opportunities and expand services
- Support business development efforts through client engagement and integrated solutions
WHY CEC?
- We’re 100% Employee-Owned and all Full-Time employees have access to the stock program within the 1st year
- We offer a clear career track with a supportive management and mentorship team to help you achieve your goals
- 55% of our profits go into our bonus pool and all full-time employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus
- We encourage innovation, cross-training, and continuing education
- Our Healthcare, Vision, Dental, Disability, Life, AD&D, Pet insurance, FSA/HSA, etc. starts on your first day
- We offer a 401k w/ company match + up to 2% profit-sharing contribution that is fully vested the 1st of the month after you start
- Our team enjoys a work/life balance with our hybrid flexible schedule options
CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS UPON SUCCESSFUL ONBOARDING.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Land Surveyor registration (PLS) or ability to obtain licensure with having SIT
- 10+ years of professional surveying experience
- Experience leading business development and client management efforts
- Experience leading and mentoring staff
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary consulting practice preferred
- Network of existing contacts is a plus
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS: If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Land Surveyor
Verify your license transfers across state lines
Most employers file PERM tied to a specific work location, so confirm your foreign surveying credentials map to that state's licensure requirements. NCEES comity rules affect how quickly you can get licensed, which directly impacts your PERM job duties documentation.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Engineering and land development firms that have sponsored surveyors before already have established DOL relationships and know the prevailing wage process. Search Migrate Mate to filter Land Surveyor roles by green card sponsorship history and find employers actively filing.
Document your geodetic or specialty experience now
EB-3 PERM job descriptions for surveyors often specify GIS, LiDAR, or boundary survey experience as minimum requirements. Gather project records, software certifications, and employer letters before you apply so your credentials match the posted PERM job requirements exactly.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for the surveyor role and county. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your specific location before accepting an offer, since PERM wage compliance is mandatory.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your role
Surveyor roles requiring only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3. If you hold a master's degree in geomatics or a related field and the position requires it, EB-2 classification may shorten your wait for nationals from most countries outside India and China.
Ask employers about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
Once your I-140 is approved and a visa number is current for your country, you can file for adjustment of status without leaving the U.S. Confirm with your employer whether they'll support concurrent filing, since USCIS allows this only when the priority date is immediately available.
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Find Land Surveyor JobsLand Surveyor Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Land Surveyor qualify as a specialty occupation for green card sponsorship?
Land Surveyor qualifies for EB-3 green card sponsorship as a skilled professional role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, or a closely related field. Roles involving advanced geodetic analysis or requiring a master's degree may qualify under EB-2. The O*NET profile for Land Surveyors confirms the degree requirement that supports PERM job descriptions.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for surveyors?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and EB-3 has no annual lottery like the H-1B. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year, followed by I-140 adjudication and a visa queue that varies by your birth country. H-1B approval lets you work quickly but expires; a PERM-based green card is permanent once approved.
Which types of employers typically sponsor Land Surveyors for green cards?
Civil engineering firms, land development companies, federal and state government contractors, and infrastructure consultancies are the most active PERM sponsors for surveyor roles. Employers working on large-scale public works projects, pipeline corridors, or transportation infrastructure often have ongoing hiring needs that make long-term sponsorship practical for them.
How can I find Land Surveyor jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Land Surveyor positions filtered specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship, so you can identify employers who have filed PERM or I-140 petitions for this role. General job boards don't surface sponsorship history, which means you can spend months applying to employers who won't sponsor before finding one that will.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a work visa in the U.S.?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification with DOL while you're working in the U.S. on an H-1B or other nonimmigrant status. Starting PERM early is practical because the process takes significant time and your priority date is set when the application is filed, not when it's approved. USCIS processes the I-140 petition after DOL certifies the PERM.
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