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Registered Land Surveyor roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in surveying or a closely related field. Many state licensing boards also mandate professional licensure, which strengthens your petition. Employers in engineering, construction, and government contracting regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role.
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Are you a licensed Professional Land Surveyor who values technical excellence and leadership? Barge Design Solutions is seeking an experienced surveyor to lead and oversee diverse geomatics projects and help shape best practices across our organization. In this role, you will provide technical direction, planning, production, and quality review for a variety of survey services including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary and topographic surveys, RTK GPS data collection, and GIS integration. You will guide complex projects, mentor team members, and collaborate with internal partners to ensure accurate, defensible, and high-quality results. This position offers the opportunity to influence standards, support project success, and build lasting client trust while contributing to a growing engineering and consulting firm.
Responsibilities
- Perform various assignments developing deliverables from vague objectives, requirements, and other limited information.
- Sign and seal diverse types of surveys with capability to ensure quality standards are met.
- Provide seasoned recommendations for solutions to Geomatics and Surveying services.
- Obtain project information and ensure deliverables are accurate and complete.
- Plan presentations of complex items with features that may differ from established standards.
- Proactively reduce and analyze relevant raw data on site using applicable software.
- Quickly and efficiently determine best course of action and resolve challenges for issues resulting from field or project work, establishing a plan of attack and appropriate technology for services to be performed.
- Ensure Barge is positioned with relevant and industry standard equipment needed to win and expand geomatics services.
- Communicate with clients pertaining to specific projects and attend client meetings.
- Prepare cost and quantity estimates and scopes of services in collaboration with the pursuit team.
- Perform complex calculations.
- May act as project-specific lead for technical survey work of others.
- Mentor and review work of more junior staff for quality purposes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited program
- 8+ years of Geomatics, Surveying, or other relevant experience; 12 years of experience may count in lieu of degree
- Registered professional surveying licensure (varies by state)
- Ability to apply thorough knowledge and proficiency acquired through progressive experience to resolve challenging issues; can be considered a Subject Matter Specialist in a discipline or market practice area
- Keeps informed regarding new methods, standards, regulations, and developments affecting the organization and can recommend new practices/changes in emphasis through business planning efforts
- Can effectively collaborate with business and teams to meet defined objectives
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work varying schedules
- Ability to travel at times including overnight
Work environment includes working outdoors and in rough terrain. Individuals will walk, sit, and stand while operating various equipment, tools, and machinery. Individuals may need to carry, push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs. Individuals may need to climb various elevations and requires visual acuity sufficient to read alpha/numeric symbols and perform computation and design.
Why join us?
Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®. Our Primary Purpose For Being In Business Is Ultimately To Create a Better Life By Unleashing The Potential Of Our People, Clients And Communities. This Purpose Is Supported By Our Company’s Core Values Because At The End Of The Day, Barge CARES
- Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
- Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
- Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
- Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
- Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others. We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Agency Submissions
No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.
What We're Looking For
Are you a licensed Professional Land Surveyor who values technical excellence and leadership? Barge Design Solutions is seeking an experienced surveyor to lead and oversee diverse geomatics projects and help shape best practices across our organization. In this role, you will provide technical direction, planning, production, and quality review for a variety of survey services including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary and topographic surveys, RTK GPS data collection, and GIS integration. You will guide complex projects, mentor team members, and collaborate with internal partners to ensure accurate, defensible, and high-quality results. This position offers the opportunity to influence standards, support project success, and build lasting client trust while contributing to a growing engineering and consulting firm.
Responsibilities
- Perform various assignments developing deliverables from vague objectives, requirements, and other limited information.
- Sign and seal diverse types of surveys with capability to ensure quality standards are met.
- Provide seasoned recommendations for solutions to Geomatics and Surveying services.
- Obtain project information and ensure deliverables are accurate and complete.
- Plan presentations of complex items with features that may differ from established standards.
- Proactively reduce and analyze relevant raw data on site using applicable software.
- Quickly and efficiently determine best course of action and resolve challenges for issues resulting from field or project work, establishing a plan of attack and appropriate technology for services to be performed.
- Ensure Barge is positioned with relevant and industry standard equipment needed to win and expand geomatics services.
- Communicate with clients pertaining to specific projects and attend client meetings.
- Prepare cost and quantity estimates and scopes of services in collaboration with the pursuit team.
- Perform complex calculations.
- May act as project-specific lead for technical survey work of others.
- Mentor and review work of more junior staff for quality purposes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited program
- 8+ years of Geomatics, Surveying, or other relevant experience; 12 years of experience may count in lieu of degree
- Registered professional surveying licensure (varies by state)
- Ability to apply thorough knowledge and proficiency acquired through progressive experience to resolve challenging issues; can be considered a Subject Matter Specialist in a discipline or market practice area
- Keeps informed regarding new methods, standards, regulations, and developments affecting the organization and can recommend new practices/changes in emphasis through business planning efforts
- Can effectively collaborate with business and teams to meet defined objectives
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work varying schedules
- Ability to travel at times including overnight
Work environment includes working outdoors and in rough terrain. Individuals will walk, sit, and stand while operating various equipment, tools, and machinery. Individuals may need to carry, push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs. Individuals may need to climb various elevations and requires visual acuity sufficient to read alpha/numeric symbols and perform computation and design.
Why join us?
Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®. Our Primary Purpose For Being In Business Is Ultimately To Create a Better Life By Unleashing The Potential Of Our People, Clients And Communities. This Purpose Is Supported By Our Company’s Core Values Because At The End Of The Day, Barge CARES
- Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
- Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
- Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
- Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
- Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others. We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Agency Submissions
No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Registered Land Surveyor
Verify your state license transfers cleanly
Professional Surveyor licensure requirements vary by state. Confirm your foreign credentials have been evaluated and that your target state accepts them before your employer files the LCA, since a license gap can delay or derail the petition.
Use OFLC Wage Search to set salary expectations
Pull the prevailing wage for SOC code 17-1022 in your target metro before negotiations. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage level, so knowing Level II versus Level III thresholds protects you from underpayment.
Target engineering and infrastructure firms with E-Verify enrollment
STEM-heavy employers in civil engineering, utilities, and land development routinely sponsor surveyors and are already enrolled in E-Verify. Filtering for E-Verify-enrolled firms on Migrate Mate narrows your search to employers structurally ready to sponsor.
Document field experience using the O*NET task taxonomy
The O*NET profile for Registered Land Surveyors lists precise task descriptors that USCIS adjudicators reference when evaluating specialty occupation. Align your resume and support letter language to those task descriptions to reduce RFE risk on the occupation classification.
Request premium processing before your OPT or grace period ends
If you're transitioning from OPT, the 60-day grace period after your authorization ends leaves little buffer. Ask your employer to file Form I-129 with premium processing so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days and you don't accrue unlawful presence.
Confirm your employer understands dual-registration obligations
Survey firms working across state lines may need to sponsor you for licensure in multiple states simultaneously. Raise this with the hiring manager before the offer stage so the employer accounts for reciprocity fees and any additional credential evaluation in the LCA filing timeline.
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Find Registered Land Surveyor JobsRegistered Land Surveyor H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Land Surveyor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Registered Land Surveyor as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering. State professional licensure further reinforces the degree requirement argument. If your employer's job description demands licensure and a specific technical degree, the petition stands on solid ground.
How does state professional licensure affect my H-1B petition as a land surveyor?
State licensure doesn't replace the degree requirement for H-1B purposes, but it strengthens your case. If the state where you'll work requires a Professional Land Surveyor license, USCIS treats that licensing mandate as additional evidence that the role meets the specialty occupation standard. Secure your license or a documented path to licensure before your employer files.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for land surveyors?
Engineering and environmental consulting firms, civil infrastructure contractors, utility companies, and local government agencies are the most common H-1B sponsors for this role. Employers working on large public-works projects, transportation corridors, or federal land management contracts tend to have established sponsorship processes. You can filter for employers with active H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new surveying employer without losing my status?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, provided your current H-1B has been approved and you're in valid status. The new employer must file their own LCA and I-129 before your last day with the original sponsor. Keep copies of all prior approvals to smooth the transfer.
What happens if my H-1B petition is filed but I'm still waiting for my state surveying license?
USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the job requires licensure and you can't yet demonstrate you hold it. Your employer should document that you meet all other requirements and are in the process of obtaining the license. Some states allow you to work under a licensed surveyor's supervision while your application is pending, which your employer can address in the RFE response.
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