Land Surveyor Jobs
Land Surveyor jobs are open across construction, civil engineering, government agencies, and land development firms, from entry-level field technicians to licensed professional surveyors, with specializations in boundary surveying, geodetic surveying, and construction staking. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Power your future with Qualus as a Senior Land Surveyor. The Senior Land Surveyor is responsible for reviewing and managing projects. They will recommend facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out the projects. They will oversee the technical, legal, and financial issues of the projects. They will also determine project objectives and requirements, develop standards and guidelines. Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Responsibilities
- Delivers a comprehensive set of surveying and mapping services to clients as their single point of contract.
- Experience in land surveying right-of-way acquisition and utility land management.
- Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgments in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems.
- Boundary resolution and mapping.
- Makes decisions and recommendations that are authoritative and have an important impact on extensive organizational activities.
- Works on programs with complex features.
- Mentors and shares lessons and skills learned with less-experienced staff.
- Develops standards and guidelines.
- Leads the organization in survey standards and practice.
- Working with land acquisition strategy, budgets, and project estimates.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of experience performing land surveying.
- Bachelor’s degree in surveying, engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
- Licensed Land Surveyor or relevant experience. Obtain licensing as required for project support. Member of professional practice organization, national board member or officer, recognized expert on statewide activity, resource for national activities and organization (recommended).
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify. The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
INTRODUCTION
Power your future with Qualus as a Senior Land Surveyor. The Senior Land Surveyor is responsible for reviewing and managing projects. They will recommend facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out the projects. They will oversee the technical, legal, and financial issues of the projects. They will also determine project objectives and requirements, develop standards and guidelines. Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Responsibilities
- Delivers a comprehensive set of surveying and mapping services to clients as their single point of contract.
- Experience in land surveying right-of-way acquisition and utility land management.
- Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgments in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems.
- Boundary resolution and mapping.
- Makes decisions and recommendations that are authoritative and have an important impact on extensive organizational activities.
- Works on programs with complex features.
- Mentors and shares lessons and skills learned with less-experienced staff.
- Develops standards and guidelines.
- Leads the organization in survey standards and practice.
- Working with land acquisition strategy, budgets, and project estimates.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of experience performing land surveying.
- Bachelor’s degree in surveying, engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
- Licensed Land Surveyor or relevant experience. Obtain licensing as required for project support. Member of professional practice organization, national board member or officer, recognized expert on statewide activity, resource for national activities and organization (recommended).
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify. The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C.33
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services15
- BKF Engineers5
- Jobot5
- Willdan5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services103
- Construction & Real Estate39
- Staffing & Recruiting5
- Technology & Software5
- Energy4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in land surveyor jobs.
- Professional Surveyor (PS) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the applicable state
- Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors in the field
- Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Trimble Business Center for drafting and computations
- Knowledge of boundary law, deed interpretation, and state surveying standards
- Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field
- Experience with legal descriptions, plat preparation, and coordinate geometry calculations
Tips for Your Land Surveyor Job Search
List your licensure status clearly upfront
Recruiters scan for Professional Surveyor licensure before reading anything else. Put your state license number, licensure status, and any in-progress exam progress at the top of your resume so hiring managers don't have to hunt for it.
Highlight the software you actually use
Employers filter by specific tools. Name every platform you're proficient in, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Access, Esri ArcGIS, and any data collection or point cloud software, because a generic 'CAD experience' line won't get you past the screening round.
Tailor your resume to project type
A boundary survey resume reads differently from a construction staking or topographic survey resume. Match your project examples to the job type you're applying for, using the same terminology the posting uses so your experience maps directly to what they need.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists land surveyor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare to answer field judgment questions
Interviewers for survey roles often ask how you'd handle conflicting deed calls, an obstructed benchmark, or a client disputing your boundary findings. Walk through your decision-making process out loud, referencing specific standards and instruments you'd use.
Ask about project pipeline in your interview
Land surveying workloads vary sharply by firm size and client mix. Ask what types of projects are currently in the pipeline, what the crew-to-project ratio looks like, and whether field seasons affect scheduling so you can assess stability and fit before accepting an offer.
Land Surveyor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most land surveyors?
The companies hiring the most land surveyors right now include Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C., Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and BKF Engineers, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is strongest at engineering and environmental consulting firms, as well as state and local government agencies managing infrastructure projects.
How many land surveyor jobs are remote?
About 13% of land surveyor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the field-heavy nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include GIS data processing, legal description drafting, CAD drafting, and project coordination rather than frontline fieldwork.
How do you become a land surveyor?
You start by earning a degree in surveying, geomatics, or a closely related field, then accumulate supervised field experience under a licensed Professional Surveyor. You pass the Fundamentals of Surveying exam, complete the required experience hours your state mandates, and then sit for the Principles and Practice of Surveying exam to earn your PLS license.
Can you get hired as a land surveyor with little experience?
Yes, many firms hire survey technicians or field crew members at entry level and develop them toward licensure. Emphasize any coursework in geomatics or civil technology, familiarity with field instruments even from academic labs, and a willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions. Targeting smaller firms doing boundary and topographic work often gives new candidates more mentorship and faster advancement than large contractors.
What does the land surveyor interview process look like?
Most land surveyor interviews include a phone or video screen focused on your licensure status and software background, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through how you'd resolve a boundary conflict, check a traverse closure, or set up a control network. Some firms add a brief field or office skills assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to land surveyor jobs?
You can find and apply to land surveyor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, licensure status, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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