Land Surveyor Jobs in Florida
Land Surveyor jobs in Florida are in strong demand, with active hiring in residential development, infrastructure, and coastal and wetlands work at every level from entry-level field technician through licensed senior surveyor. Orlando, Tampa, and Miami lead hiring volume, where firms like Michael Baker International, Kimley-Horn, and Terracon maintain established Florida operations. The most sought-after specialties are boundary surveying, construction staking, and hydrographic surveying tied to Florida's extensive coastal and waterway projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DOWNRITE ENGINEERING a Land Development Company located in Miami, Florida is seeking a Florida Licensed Land Surveyor.
We are a Land Development company specializing in site development including the installation of water, sewer, paving, drainage, lake excavation, pump stations and more.
What You'll Be Doing
· Coordinate and review the work of Survey Crews and Survey Cad Technicians.
· AutoCad Experience Required
· Work with field Project Managers.
· Sign and Seal Surveys and As-Builts.
· Construction layout knowledge, ability to read and comprehend Construction Plans.
· Prepare legal descriptions if needed.
· Proficient with Surveying Principles & Practices and engineering design and construction practices.
· Knowledge with the preparation and submission of Water & Sewer and Paving & Drainage As-Builts.
What You Need to Have
· Professional Land Surveyor License registered in the state of Florida.
· Experience in construction survey, water & sewer, paving & drainage.
· AutoCad Experience.
· Strong math skills.
· Attention to detail.
· Valid Florida driver’s license.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
DOWNRITE ENGINEERING a Land Development Company located in Miami, Florida is seeking a Florida Licensed Land Surveyor.
We are a Land Development company specializing in site development including the installation of water, sewer, paving, drainage, lake excavation, pump stations and more.
What You'll Be Doing
· Coordinate and review the work of Survey Crews and Survey Cad Technicians.
· AutoCad Experience Required
· Work with field Project Managers.
· Sign and Seal Surveys and As-Builts.
· Construction layout knowledge, ability to read and comprehend Construction Plans.
· Prepare legal descriptions if needed.
· Proficient with Surveying Principles & Practices and engineering design and construction practices.
· Knowledge with the preparation and submission of Water & Sewer and Paving & Drainage As-Builts.
What You Need to Have
· Professional Land Surveyor License registered in the state of Florida.
· Experience in construction survey, water & sewer, paving & drainage.
· AutoCad Experience.
· Strong math skills.
· Attention to detail.
· Valid Florida driver’s license.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in land surveyor jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper license or eligibility to obtain one
- Proficiency with total stations, GPS equipment, and survey-grade data collectors
- Experience with CAD software, particularly AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation
- Knowledge of Florida boundary law, land descriptions, and platting requirements
- Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, deeds, and legal descriptions
- Valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors in Florida's climate conditions
Land Surveyor Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a land surveyor in Florida?
To become a licensed land surveyor in Florida, you must earn licensure as a Professional Surveyor and Mapper through the Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers under the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The path requires a qualifying degree or combination of education and supervised field experience, followed by passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying fundamentals and principles exams. Most Florida employers require full licensure for independent survey work.
How much do land surveyors make in Florida?
Land surveyors in Florida earn a median of about $65,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,160 for the lowest 10% to over $121,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire land surveyors in Florida?
Employers hiring land surveyors in Florida right now include Haley Ward, Nexgen Enterprises, and Odin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's steady pipeline of residential development, transportation, and coastal infrastructure projects keeps demand for survey professionals consistent across both large national engineering firms and regional practices.
Which Florida cities have the most land surveyor jobs?
Fort Myers, Miami, and Stuart have the most land surveyor openings in Florida right now. Orlando and Tampa drive volume through large-scale residential development and transportation infrastructure, while Miami generates consistent demand from dense urban construction, port work, and coastal surveys tied to South Florida's ongoing development activity.
Are there remote land surveyor jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Land surveying is largely a field-based role requiring physical presence on site, so most positions are on-site or travel-dependent. About 33% of land surveyor openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be office-side functions such as CAD drafting, deed research, or project coordination rather than active field survey work.
How can I get hired as a land surveyor in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a survey technician or field crew member role, which large Florida engineering firms like Kimley-Horn and Michael Baker International hire for without requiring full licensure. Community college programs in surveying technology across Florida, including those at St. Johns River State College, provide foundational credentials that improve candidacy. Building hours toward Florida's Professional Surveyor and Mapper licensure while working as a technician is the standard progression, and familiarity with GPS equipment or CAD software gives newer applicants a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to land surveyor jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to land surveyor jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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