Senior Level Survey Engineer Jobs
Senior level survey engineer jobs put experienced professionals in charge of project scope, technical standards, and the field or office teams that deliver precise spatial data. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Colliers Engineering & Design, Meta, and Atwell hiring at this level now.
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Colliers Engineering & Design’s survey professionals have the expertise to achieve highly accurate results while maintaining quality control over data collected, from field to office, and precision of the final client deliverables. Whether the project calls for administering conventional surveying methods, cutting-edge geospatial scanning techniques or a combination of both, our professionally licensed land surveyors, highly-trained office technicians and field crews work seamlessly together to provide the most responsive and consistent professional survey services available. Implementing the right approach for each project is what makes the difference and ensures our clients they are receiving the most accurate surveying and measurement services.
- Analyze and prepare complete boundary survey by compiling record data and providing sound analysis and reason for accurate property line location.
- Perform Quality Control review on reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents prepared by others for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide assistance to staff in the preparation of reports/findings, plans, and other contract documents.
- Organize and coordinate the work of field and office staff required to complete design, field and/or other tasks on more complex projects.
- Assist in the preparation of project/task work plans.
- Provide direction to staff to complete project objectives.
- Monitor the work efforts of assigned staff including sub-consultants and/or contractors.
- May supervise assignments given to the Survey Technician(s).
- Bachelors Degree in Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Land Surveying required.
- LSIT required, NY State Professional Land Surveyor License preferred.
- Ability to generate revenue through existing client base and new business development preferred.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Compensation: $74,600 to $141,400 per year (depending on qualifications)
Colliers Engineering & Design’s survey professionals have the expertise to achieve highly accurate results while maintaining quality control over data collected, from field to office, and precision of the final client deliverables. Whether the project calls for administering conventional surveying methods, cutting-edge geospatial scanning techniques or a combination of both, our professionally licensed land surveyors, highly-trained office technicians and field crews work seamlessly together to provide the most responsive and consistent professional survey services available. Implementing the right approach for each project is what makes the difference and ensures our clients they are receiving the most accurate surveying and measurement services.
- Analyze and prepare complete boundary survey by compiling record data and providing sound analysis and reason for accurate property line location.
- Perform Quality Control review on reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents prepared by others for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide assistance to staff in the preparation of reports/findings, plans, and other contract documents.
- Organize and coordinate the work of field and office staff required to complete design, field and/or other tasks on more complex projects.
- Assist in the preparation of project/task work plans.
- Provide direction to staff to complete project objectives.
- Monitor the work efforts of assigned staff including sub-consultants and/or contractors.
- May supervise assignments given to the Survey Technician(s).
- Bachelors Degree in Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Land Surveying required.
- LSIT required, NY State Professional Land Surveyor License preferred.
- Ability to generate revenue through existing client base and new business development preferred.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Compensation: $74,600 to $141,400 per year (depending on qualifications)
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Senior Level Survey Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level survey engineer job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of full survey campaigns, from initial control network design through final deliverables. Candidates who can show they have led crews, resolved complex boundary or legal description issues, and mentored junior staff stand out. Professional licensure as a Licensed Land Surveyor or Professional Surveyor is frequently required, and proficiency with modern total stations, GNSS equipment, and data processing software like Trimble Business Center or AutoCAD Civil 3D strengthens your application significantly.
Which companies hire senior level survey engineers?
Companies hiring senior level survey engineers right now include Colliers Engineering & Design, Meta, and Atwell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large engineering and construction firms, specialized geospatial consultancies, utility companies, and government contractors that run ongoing infrastructure or land development programs.
Are there remote senior level survey engineer jobs?
Yes, though field-intensive roles are mostly on-site. About 25% of senior level survey engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve project management, data analysis, CAD work, or quality review rather than direct fieldwork. Hybrid arrangements are more common for senior roles that blend office-based design and reporting with periodic site visits.
What makes a survey engineer role senior level?
Senior level survey engineer roles are defined by the scope of accountability, not just years on the job. At this stage, you own project outcomes, set technical standards, and make binding decisions on methodology, instrumentation, and deliverable quality. You are expected to lead or oversee crews, review and sign off on other engineers' work, manage client relationships, and resolve legal, regulatory, or technical conflicts that junior staff would escalate upward.
Which industries hire the most senior level survey engineers?
Senior level survey engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive demand because they involve large-scale land development, infrastructure expansion, utility corridors, or public works projects that require licensed professionals to take legal and technical responsibility for spatial accuracy and boundary determinations.