Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
SOCOTEC•Upper Allen Township, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead and grow our Survey Department in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. This leadership role is responsible for managing survey operations, overseeing staff, ensuring technical quality, and supporting business development efforts across transportation and land development projects.
Requirements
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania (required)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- Experience managing survey teams and multiple concurrent projects
- Familiarity with transportation and infrastructure projects
- Existing relationships with PennDOT, municipalities, or regional clients
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
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
