Professional Land Surveyor

Overview

We are expanding our Surveying practice in Texas and seeking a dedicated RPLS who wants to lead meaningful work, mentor team members, and help strengthen our survey operations. You’ll have solid tools, a professional team, and the chance to influence how our survey group grows. This is a full-time position paid bi-weekly on a salary basis.

Life at Parkhill: Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve. Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you. Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Lead Survey Work from Start to Finish: Produce and seal boundary, topographic, platting, and easement surveys.
• Prepare legal descriptions and survey documentation in compliance with Texas law and TBPELS requirements.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality deliverables from initial research through final submission.
• Keep Projects Moving Smoothly: Coordinate closely with project managers, CAD staff, survey technicians, and field crews.
• Provide clear directions to ensure tasks stay on track.
• Identify and resolve issues early to prevent delays.
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and clients.
• Support & Mentor Team Members: Guide SITs and technicians toward professional growth and licensure.
• Reinforce consistent QA/QC standards.
• Maintain a supportive, professional working environment.
• Build and Maintain Client Relationships: Participate in project kickoff and coordination meetings.
• Prepare proposals for survey work, including scope and project details.
• Serve as a professional representative for the company with municipal and private-sector clients.
• Other job duties.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RPLS license, or comity-eligible.
• Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in modern surveying technology and software.
• Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
• Strong knowledge of local and federal surveying laws and regulations.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in land surveying.
• Strong skills in boundary analysis and legal descriptions.
• Proficiency with Trimble GNSS and robotic total stations.
• Experience with platting, courthouse research, and easement documentation.
• Ability to maintain quality control, guide workflow, and communicate clearly.
• Preferred experience with UAVs, scanning, or land development projects.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits and Perks

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, employer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.

Pay

Full-time position paid bi-weekly on a salary basis.