Senior Level Surveyor Jobs

Senior level surveyor jobs put experienced professionals in charge of project direction, technical standards, and the teams or junior staff who carry out the work. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Retail, and Construction & Real Estate, with a mix of field-based and hybrid settings, and employers like Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, RDSolutions, and Turner & Townsend hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles147+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTurner & Townsend Pty Limited
Top cityChicago, IL
Work type84% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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AtkinsRéalis
Senior Surveyor / Mapper
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AtkinsRéalis
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Senior Surveyor / Mapper
AtkinsRéalis
Ocoee, Florida
Cloud & DevOps
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$120k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Surveyor (PLS)
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Surveyor (PLS)
HMB Professional Engineers
Nashville, Tennessee
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering

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Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Project Land Surveyor
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Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
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Project Land Surveyor
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Columbus, Ohio
Civil & Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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RDSolutions
Independent Field Surveyor
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RDSolutions
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Independent Field Surveyor
RDSolutions
Redmond, Washington
Civil Engineering
Construction
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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The Middlesex Corporation
Surveyor
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The Middlesex Corporation
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Surveyor
The Middlesex Corporation
Norwalk, Connecticut
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Robotics Engineering
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Senior Level Surveyor Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
    Turner & Townsend Pty Limited32
  • RDSolutions
    RDSolutions26
  • Turner & Townsend
    Turner & Townsend7
  • Westwood Professional Services
    Westwood Professional Services7
  • Willdan
    Willdan5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services90
  • Retail26
  • Construction & Real Estate16
  • Energy6
  • Mining & Natural Resources2

Senior Level Surveyor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level surveyor job?

Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned projects end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have managed field crews, signed and sealed deliverables, and resolved complex boundary or elevation disputes independently sets you apart. Professional licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor or equivalent, along with proficiency in current CAD and GIS platforms, is typically expected at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level surveyors?

Companies hiring senior level surveyors right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, RDSolutions, and Turner & Townsend, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level is driven by large engineering and infrastructure firms, federal and state government agencies, and specialty surveying practices that need experienced professionals to lead project delivery and mentor growing technical teams.

Are there remote senior level surveyor jobs?

Yes, though most senior surveyor roles still involve significant field time. About 16% of senior level surveyor openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to center on project management, data processing, CAD production, or quality control work that can be completed off-site rather than active boundary or construction staking assignments.

What makes a surveyor role senior level?

Senior surveyor roles are defined by ownership and accountability rather than task execution. You are expected to lead field crews or project teams, make binding technical decisions on boundary calls or control networks, review and seal deliverables, and serve as the primary client contact. Mentoring junior and mid-level staff and contributing to office standards or methodology also distinguish senior roles from mid-level ones.

Which industries hire the most senior level surveyors?

Senior Level surveyor roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Retail, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring because large-scale infrastructure, land development, and public works projects consistently require licensed professionals who can take technical ownership, manage regulatory compliance, and keep complex survey programs on schedule.