PLS orProfessional Land Surveyor

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Geographic Information System
Geomatics

Job Details

Role: PLS or Professional Land Surveyor

Location: Lubbock, TX Onsite

Job Description

Professional Land Surveyor Job Description

Professional Land Surveyor

Overview

The Professional Land Surveyor provides accurate, regulatory-compliant survey data to support engineering and architectural design. This role involves leading boundary, topographic, and construction surveys, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring data integrity for land development and infrastructure projects that build stronger communities. This is a full-time position paid bi-weekly on a salary basis.

FLSA/EEO

Exempt; Professional

Level

Mid to Senior-Level (Grade IV or V)

Reports to

Group Lead

Responsibilities

  1. Prepare detailed cost estimates at various stages of design and construction
  2. Conduct surveys to determine property boundaries.
  3. Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, and reports of surveys.
  4. Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
  5. Operate and maintain surveying instruments such as GPS equipment, theodolites, and total stations.
  6. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and construction teams to deliver accurate land assessments.
  7. Research legal records, survey records, and land titles to understand the context of a land area.
  8. Supervise and manage field staff to ensure survey accuracy and efficiency.
  9. Prepare and present reports on survey results to clients and stakeholders.
  10. Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to land surveys
  11. Advise on land development and construction projects based on survey results.
  12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Job Description

Professional Land Surveyor Job Description

  1. Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure.
  2. Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field.
  3. Proficiency in modern surveying technology and software.
  4. Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
  5. Strong knowledge of local and federal surveying laws and regulations.
  6. Minimum of 5 years experience in land surveying.
  7. Valid driver's license.
  8. Ability to travel.

Work Environment

  1. Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  2. Physical and ambulatory demands: Lift and/or carry surveying equipment (5 50 pounds), tripods, and field tools; walk long distances over uneven, sloped, or wooded terrain; stand for extended periods during fieldwork; bend or crouch to take measurements; and move in and around active construction or natural sites.
  3. Environmental demands: client/customer contact outside workspace; exposure to extreme heat/cold/noise; job functions performed outdoors.
  4. Travel requirements: Must be able to travel frequently (i.e. weekly-monthly) for activities such as site visits, delivering mail, auditing records, inspecting facilities or other activities requiring frequent travel under normal conditions.
  5. Equipment/Machinery/Vehicle: Office equipment such as computer/printer; any industry occupational specific. For positions that use company vehicle: Valid state Driver's License, proof of auto liability insurance, and a driving record that meets firms requirements.

EEO Statement

Parkhill is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability employer and subscribe to E-Verify. We are also fully committed to recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is the policy of Parkhill not to discriminate because of a person s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Parkhill will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members regarding all employment actions and prohibit Job Description

Professional Land Surveyor Job Description

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