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Project Surveyor green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Construction, infrastructure, and land development firms regularly sponsor qualified foreign surveyors for permanent residence.
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Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.
Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Project Surveyor/ Project Manager to join its collaborative team in Cleveland or Columbus, Ohio. This individual will serve a key function in providing services that combine technical knowledge, practical experience, and professional judgment in resolving surveying, mapping, and geospatial challenges. In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist in leading the Survey team, with a shared passion for the challenge of merging the art of science and mapping.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist discipline leadership with the planning, implementation and production of deliverables for land surveying projects;
- Oversee and manage staff for specific project assignments. Supervise field work;
- Coordinate and work with staff to prepare and/or modify field work scope, survey data, data reduction, project plans and revisions, and, final survey deliverables based on the analysis of collected data;
- Write and/or review drafting and CAD file production, draft survey maps, proposals, written descriptions, and miscellaneous reports;
- Assist in planning schedules and developing tasks and project budgets. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders;
- Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections;
- Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, and aerial photographs to assess project needs and assist in project approach;
- Assist with office tasks including, but not limited to CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing;
- As necessary, collect field data for preparation of surveys by using surveying equipment and software;
- As necessary, assist in recovery of survey control and monumentation, construction layout, obtaining invert and subsurface utility information, and photo documentation of the project area; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required;
- 5+ years of survey experience in both the field and office;
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Carlson software and excellent computer skills;
- State Survey license or ability to obtain State license;
- Experience with proposal preparation and job estimates;
- Ability to perform complex boundary analysis and maintain quality control of survey deliverables;
- Proven ability to manage multiple staff to meet project deadlines;
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team with various levels and types of management, staff, co-workers, and clients;
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
- Ability and willingness to travel to the field when necessary.
Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.
Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!
Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.
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Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
An advanced degree in surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering supports EB-2 eligibility. If you hold a bachelor's degree plus two years of verifiable field experience, EB-3 skilled worker is the standard path. Document your licensure history and project scope before approaching employers.
Look up prevailing wage before negotiating
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level tied to your experience tier before you discuss compensation, so you're negotiating from an informed baseline.
Target firms with infrastructure or public-works contracts
Engineering consultancies and civil contractors holding long-term government infrastructure contracts have the project timelines and legal infrastructure to absorb a multi-year PERM process. Smaller residential surveyors often can't commit to that timeline, so filter your search accordingly.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green-card-sponsoring employers
Identifying which surveying and engineering firms have actually filed employment-based green card petitions saves you from cold-applying to employers without sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL PERM filing activity, searchable by role and location.
Get your professional license squared away early
Many surveying roles require a Professional Land Surveyor license, and PERM job descriptions often list licensure as a minimum requirement. If your home-country credentials need evaluation through a U.S. equivalency assessment, start that process before the PERM recruitment phase begins.
Understand priority dates before you receive an offer
EB-2 and EB-3 both carry per-country annual limits, meaning nationals from high-demand countries can wait years after I-140 approval before filing for adjustment of status. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to gauge your likely wait before accepting a sponsorship offer.
Green Card Project Surveyor: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Project Surveyor roles?
Most Project Surveyor positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of experience or a bachelor's degree. If your role requires an advanced degree in geomatics, civil engineering, or a related field, your employer may pursue EB-2 instead. The job duties and minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description drive which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a surveyor?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers are available. After PERM approval, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS. H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a lottery; EB-2 and EB-3 green cards have no lottery but do have per-country numerical limits and priority date queues.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for this role?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified DOL PERM filing history, so you can identify engineering consultancies, land development firms, and infrastructure contractors that have sponsored workers in surveying and related occupations. Targeting employers with an established sponsorship track record significantly reduces the risk that an offer falls through once the multi-year PERM timeline becomes clear.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without abandoning the case. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the original I-140 was approved, but the new employer must still file a fresh petition.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a surveyor position?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign before filing PERM, including mandatory job postings in print and online over a set period, and must document that no qualified U.S. workers applied and were rejected without lawful cause. The job description must list only the actual minimum requirements for the role, which means inflating credentials or adding unnecessary qualifications can invalidate the PERM filing.