Professional Land Surveyor / Director of Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, subdivision, and control surveys.
• Serve as the Surveyor of Record and provide professional oversight for survey projects.
• Review, certify, sign, and seal plats, maps, legal descriptions, records of survey, and related documents.
• Perform boundary analysis using deeds, plats, title reports, easements, right-of-way documents, and historical records.
• Supervise survey field crews and office staff to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient project execution.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Cookordinate survey activities with engineering, planning, environmental, and construction teams.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of survey calculations and deliverables.
• Utilize and oversee the use of GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, digital levels, laser scanners, UAV/drone mapping systems (where applicable), and other surveying equipment.
• Process survey data using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, GIS software, and related applications.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, calculations, and field records.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.
• Aid with proposals, fee estimates, business development, and client relationship management.
• Mentor and train survey staff, including Survey Technicians, Crew Chiefs, and Survey Interns.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety requirements and company safety policies.

Required Qualifications

• Current Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the State of Utah.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible land surveying experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, title research, easement interpretation, and land surveying principles.
• Experience managing survey projects and supervising field and office personnel.

Preferred Skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Trimble Business Center.
• Carlson Survey.
• GIS software.
• GPS/GNSS and robotic total stations.
• Project management and QA/QC.
• Client relationship management.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain.
• Lift and carry survey equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Stand, bend, climb, kneel, and perform physical activities for extended periods.
• Safely operate company vehicles.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and field work.
• Exposure to construction sites, traffic, rugged terrain, and varying weather conditions.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.