Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

About the role

Help build a growing Columbia surveying operation — leading land surveying projects and bringing licensed expertise to a rapidly developing South Carolina market.

About the company

Our client is an established engineering services firm providing surveying, geotechnical, materials, pavement, and transportation-related services. The company is expanding its presence in the Columbia market and is looking for an experienced Professional Land Surveyor to support that growth.

Why join us?

• Build something: Play a meaningful role in expanding the company's Columbia presence.
• Local leadership: Bring your surveying expertise to a growing market.
• Project variety: Work across land development, infrastructure, and engineering-related surveying.
• Technical autonomy: Take ownership of surveying projects and deliverables.
• Growth opportunity: Opportunity to help develop the local surveying capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience in surveying or related field.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in South Carolina.
• Professional experience performing land surveying.
• Strong knowledge of boundary surveying principles and practices.
• Experience interpreting deeds, plats, easements, and property records.
• Ability to oversee field and office surveying operations.
• Strong technical and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact directly with clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading survey crews.
• Experience with ALTA/NSPS, boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Land development experience.
• Experience supporting civil engineering or transportation projects.
• Familiarity with South Carolina surveying regulations and requirements.
• Experience developing client relationships and supporting business development.
• Experience helping establish or grow a local surveying practice.

Pay

$85,000 - $140,000 per year