Professional Land Surveyor
What You Will Do
GFT is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to join our Construction Services Team in North Carolina. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at any one of our North Carolina office's.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
- Understanding of all field and office survey operations.
- Organize technical production and direct field work.
- Uphold quality control and assurance.
- Maintain communication with clients, leadership and staff.
- Meet schedules and budgets while providing responsive service to the client.
- Perform boundary research of maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records.
- Prepare boundary calculations, metes and bounds descriptions and parcel plats.
- Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for various surveys including control, topographic, bathymetric, engineering, alignment and right-of-way.
- Cookordinate projects with clients, staff, engineering and architectural personnel, and other stakeholders.
- Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
- Able to apply techniques and methods to obtain desired accuracy and information.
- Maintain project database by using computer programs; entering and backing up data.
- Develop and present proposals to clients.
- Show consistent exercise of initiative and independent judgment in work assignments.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge.
- Participate in professional societies and practice communities.
- Able to work with and mentor people.
- May supervise the activities of a single or multiple survey field crews and provide training to staff.
Education | Experience
- Valid registration as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of North Carolina or in the process of obtaining your PLS in the next six months (preferred).
- Experience with preparation of boundary research and calculations, topographic surveys, project control, metes and bounds descriptions and general survey support for engineering design projects.
- Experience managing office and field survey personnel with the ability to identify work priorities and functions.
- Excellent math, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong detail-oriented work style.
- Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects with schedule and budget constraints.
- Professional attitude and able to communicate with all levels of personnel.
- Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
What We Prefer You Bring
- Licensed Professional Licensed Surveyor.
- North Carolina resident.
- Experience with survey software (Leica, Trimble, Carlson Survey, Civil3D).
- Able to work in an environment with changing priorities and work locations.
- Flexible to work overtime.
- Experience with the following projects:
- NCDOT right-of-way mapping.
- Boundary/Topo.
- Transportation/Bridges.
- Preparation of Right-of-Way Acquisitions and Easements.
- ALTA/ACSM (NSPS) Land Title Surveys.
- Construction Layout Compensation.
Featured Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company Overview
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Location
North Carolina
Core Business Hours
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status
Full-Time Exempt
Salary Range
$90,000-$120,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location