Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Atlas Surveying Inc•Bluffton, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlas Surveying, Inc. is hiring a Professional Land Surveyor for its Ridgeland, South Carolina office. The role coordinates daily work and supervises survey staff and field crews, while also carrying out strategic planning and negotiating, marketing, developing, and implementing contracts or subcontracts for surveying services. Work may include topographic, boundary, and ALTA surveys; as-builts; platting and construction layouts; and metes and bounds descriptions. The position requires learning and applying office practices, standards, and software programs. The successful candidate will be dependable, team- and goal-oriented, client-focused, and forthright in resolving issues. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Requirements

A current Professional Land Surveyor license in South Carolina and/or Georgia is required.
Five years of post-licensure land surveying experience is required.
Knowledge of GPS and electronic data collectors and monitors.
Proficiency in OSHA and safety regulations.
Up-to-date knowledge of public agency codes, processes, and standards.
Must maintain continuing education requirements for licensure.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Additional state licensure, including North Carolina and Florida, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare boundary surveys.
Establish project objectives and goals, costs, and plans for maximizing use of assets.
Respond to inquiries from clients and local and municipal authorities.
Assemble field data, perform survey calculations, and prepare legal descriptions.
Provide quality control and quality assurance for project work.
Prepare and monitor project budgets and client billing.
Approve and seal professional surveying documents and survey certifications.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Coordinate day-to-day work and supervise survey staff and field crews.
Strategically plan, negotiate, market, develop, and implement contracts or subcontracts for survey services.