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Job Description: Survey Department Manager / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
Location: Annandale or Chantilly, Virginia
Job Type: Full-Time
About our client
Our client provides comprehensive civil engineering, transportation engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, and surveying services to private and public sector clients throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced and licensed Land Surveying Professional to manage a portfolio of projects within its Survey Department.
This position can be based in either **Annandale or Chantilly, VA**.
Licensing Requirements:
- Preferred: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Virginia (VA), Maryland (MD), or Washington, D.C.
- Candidates currently pursuing their final PLS licensing examination will also be considered.
- LSIT (Land Surveyor-in-Training) candidates are welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in managing the Survey Department team to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Supervise the Field Coordinator in scheduling survey crews and office personnel according to project deadlines.
- Oversee the execution and production of various surveying projects, including:
- Boundary and Topographic Surveys
- Survey Plats
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
- Construction Surveys
- Compile, organize, and maintain daily project field data.
- Coordinate, communicate, and direct the work of office staff and field crews to ensure accurate location and grade control for construction projects.
- Prepare project proposals and handle monthly client billing.
- Review plans and coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate surveying cost estimates for project bids.
- Demonstrate expertise in operating and maintaining surveying equipment, including laser scanning technology and drones.
- Ensure accurate field location and grade control information is communicated to internal departments and clients within required project timelines.
- Collaborate with client staff across departments on all field surveying activities.
- Review, approve, sign, and seal surveying documents.
- Manage and balance workloads across multiple projects and clients.
- Stay current with emerging surveying technologies, tools, and industry advancements.
- Maintain existing client relationships and expand the client base through business development activities.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. – highly preferred.
- Candidates currently completing the final requirements or examination for PLS licensure will be considered.
- Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) candidates are also welcome.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of **6 years of professional surveying experience**.
- Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, practices, and modern surveying technologies.
- Proficiency in the latest land surveying equipment and technologies.
- Strong background in CAD software and related surveying applications.
Compensation & Benefits
Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Attractive annual salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Substantial employer 401(k) contribution.
- $0 health insurance premium option.
- Direct daily access to senior leadership, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Flexible and casual work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
- Collaborative project teams that recognize individual strengths and encourage shared success.
- Established project backlog providing long-term career stability.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services41
- Construction & Real Estate8
- Staffing & Recruiting6
- Energy4
- Technology & Software2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professional land surveyor jobs.
- Active Professional Land Surveyor license in the hiring state or eligibility for reciprocity
- Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors in the field
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or Trimble Business Center
- Knowledge of boundary law, legal descriptions, and deed and plat research
- Bachelor's or associate degree in surveying, geomatics, or a closely related field
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, subdivision plats, and legal instruments
Tips for Your Professional Land Surveyor Job Search
List your licensure status prominently
Put your Professional Land Surveyor license number, issuing state, and expiration date at the top of your resume, not buried in a skills section. Hiring managers screen for licensure before reading anything else, and missing it costs you interviews.
Highlight the software you actually use
Specify the exact versions and workflows you know in Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or Leica Infinity. Generic mentions of CAD or data-collection software get overlooked. Employers want to know you can step into the field or office without retraining.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists professional land surveyor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor applications to the project type
Boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction staking roles each require a different emphasis. Read the job description for the dominant project type and reorder your resume bullets so the most relevant field experience leads, cutting anything that doesn't match the posting.
Prepare to walk through a closure calculation
Many interviews include a live traverse closure or coordinate geometry problem. Refresh your manual calculations before you go in. Interviewers use this to separate candidates who understand the math from those who only know the software outputs.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Many professional land surveyor openings require fieldwork in rural or remote project areas. Clarify travel expectations, per diem rates, and company vehicle policies during the offer stage so logistics don't become a surprise after your start date.
Professional Land Surveyor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professional land surveyors?
The companies hiring the most professional land surveyors right now include Thompson Engineering, Widseth Smith Nolting, and TRC, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Engineering and civil infrastructure firms consistently make up the majority of active postings.
How many professional land surveyor jobs are remote?
About 31% of professional land surveyor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how field-dependent most of the work is. Office-side tasks such as deed research, CAD drafting, legal description writing, and report preparation are the functions most frequently done remotely within otherwise in-person or travel-based roles.
How do you become a professional land surveyor?
You start by earning a degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field, then accumulate the supervised field experience your state requires under a licensed surveyor. After that you pass the Fundamentals of Surveying exam, complete the required experience period, and sit for the Principles and Practice of Surveying exam. Each state sets its own experience minimums and application process, so check your state licensing board directly for the exact requirements.
Can I get hired as a professional land surveyor with little experience?
Yes, many firms hire unlicensed survey technicians or instrument operators and support them toward licensure. If you're early in your career, emphasize field time logged under a licensed surveyor, proficiency with specific equipment brands, and any coursework in boundary law or geomatics. Smaller firms and public agencies often hire for trainable candidates and provide in-house mentorship programs that count toward your required experience hours.
What does the professional land surveyor interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen to confirm licensure status, software familiarity, and project type background. A technical interview typically follows, covering boundary law questions, traverse calculations, or a scenario involving a deed conflict. Final rounds at larger firms often include a conversation with a project manager about field safety protocols, travel availability, and experience with client-facing deliverables such as plats and legal descriptions.
Where can I find and apply to professional land surveyor jobs?
You can find and apply to professional land surveyor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your license status, project type experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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