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, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with a mix of field-based and hybrid settings, and employers like Turner & Townsend, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Willdan hiring at this level now.
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Description
Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Professional Land Surveyor, you will join our growing survey group. Must have experience in land development and transportation projects; skill in municipal projects is a plus. If you are interested in challenging ways to expand and broaden your surveying experience, come join our team. Our team members have the opportunity to be involved in large, multi-discipline projects while developing diverse skill sets.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Apply field techniques related to boundary retracement, design support, and construction surveying support
- Able to manage multiple projects and staff
- Responsible for retracing and creating property boundaries for roads, pipelines, facility sites, and other right of ways and easements
- Collects information needed to carry out new surveys using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, recorded documents, and other relevant information
- Compiles survey computations with applicable standards to determine the adequacy of data
- Compiles information necessary to stake projects for construction, using design plans
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Considerable knowledge in property/ownership/documentation research, boundary law, writing legal descriptions, and preparing boundary surveys, plats, ALTA/NSPS surveys, terrestrial topographic maps, construction staking, and roadway right-of-way projects
- Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, MS Office. OPUS solution experience and point cloud exposure are a plus
- Fluent with Trimble equipment
- Precision and ability to perform QA/QC are critical
- Strong sense of urgency, with outstanding prioritization skills and professionalism
- Ability to learn and develop new skill sets
- State Professional Land Surveyor license (or capable of becoming licensed in state or employment within 1 year of employment) is required
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
Description
Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Professional Land Surveyor, you will join our growing survey group. Must have experience in land development and transportation projects; skill in municipal projects is a plus. If you are interested in challenging ways to expand and broaden your surveying experience, come join our team. Our team members have the opportunity to be involved in large, multi-discipline projects while developing diverse skill sets.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Apply field techniques related to boundary retracement, design support, and construction surveying support
- Able to manage multiple projects and staff
- Responsible for retracing and creating property boundaries for roads, pipelines, facility sites, and other right of ways and easements
- Collects information needed to carry out new surveys using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, recorded documents, and other relevant information
- Compiles survey computations with applicable standards to determine the adequacy of data
- Compiles information necessary to stake projects for construction, using design plans
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Considerable knowledge in property/ownership/documentation research, boundary law, writing legal descriptions, and preparing boundary surveys, plats, ALTA/NSPS surveys, terrestrial topographic maps, construction staking, and roadway right-of-way projects
- Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, MS Office. OPUS solution experience and point cloud exposure are a plus
- Fluent with Trimble equipment
- Precision and ability to perform QA/QC are critical
- Strong sense of urgency, with outstanding prioritization skills and professionalism
- Ability to learn and develop new skill sets
- State Professional Land Surveyor license (or capable of becoming licensed in state or employment within 1 year of employment) is required
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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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, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Willdan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 15% of senior level surveyor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.