Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

American Engineers Group, LLC (AEG), a SOCOTEC company, is a growing multidisciplinary engineering firm providing design, environmental, and surveying services to public and private sector clients. Following our recent acquisition by SOCOTEC, AEG is experiencing significant growth and expanding its service capabilities. AEG a SOCOTEC company focuses on high-performance buildings and specialty structures, offering solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC has been certified as a Great Place to Work by the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Survey Department, including field crews and office staff
• Oversee workload planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Mentor and develop junior survey staff and technicians
• Establish and maintain department standards, procedures, and QA/QC practices
• Provide responsible charge and signing/sealing of survey deliverables
• Oversee preparation and review of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and as-built surveys
• Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania standards and client requirements
• Coordinate with engineering and environmental teams on multidisciplinary projects
• Support PennDOT and municipal project requirements
• Assist with proposals, scope development, and fee estimates
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify growth opportunities

Requirements

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive surveying experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of boundary law and surveying principles
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania survey standards and PennDOT requirements
• Proficiency with survey software (Carlson, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D)
• Experience with CADD platforms (AutoCAD/Civil 3D; MicroStation a plus)
• Experience with GPS, total stations, and data collectors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing survey teams and multiple concurrent projects
• Familiarity with transportation and infrastructure projects
• Existing relationships with PennDOT, municipalities, or regional clients

Benefits

• Leadership role within a growing and expanding organization
• Opportunity to help build and expand a survey practice
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment
• Professional growth and long-term career advancement