Professional Land Surveyor

Ayoroa Simmons LLC•Lexington, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ayoroa Simmons is a leading provider of end-to-end Geospatial and Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for the AEC industry. Their Reality Capture Division is one of the fastest-growing segments of the firm, emphasizing excellence in geomatics practice. They are seeking a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join their Lexington, KY-based field team. In this role, the PLS will oversee and execute field data collection and support the production of survey deliverables according to the highest professional standards. As a key team member, the PLS will lead survey planning, design, and execution while collaborating with executive leadership, project managers, engineers, field crews, and clients. Ayoroa Simmons combines traditional survey excellence with advanced reality capture technology, giving their Reality Capture Division a distinct edge in the AEC market. Capabilities include Terrestrial LiDAR scanning, UAS (drone) photogrammetry and LiDAR, Scan-to-BIM workflows, feature extraction and point cloud processing, and full BIM/VDC coordination. As a PLS on the team, you will work alongside a technology-forward group where field surveying and cutting-edge reality capture methods operate together to deliver leading edge projects. Ayoroa Simmons supports clients across federal, state, local and private sectors, including federal and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firms, industrial, commercial and private development projects, higher education institutions, and public infrastructure and civil works. This diverse portfolio gives their surveyors exposure to a wide range of project types and scales, from federal facility surveys to large-scale private development sites and higher education campuses.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of Kentucky (or eligibility for licensure by reciprocity)
Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of professional surveying experience
Strong expertise in boundary determination, land title research, and surveying practices
Advanced understanding of precision survey measurement techniques and geodetic principles
Proficient in the use, maintenance, and calibration of precision surveying instruments
Proficient in traditional and modern mapping, drafting, and surveying techniques, including photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows
Skilled in the application of State Plane Coordinate Systems and Metes and Bounds Descriptions
Experienced in legal real property descriptions, public records research, and monumentation
Proficiency in Civil 3D, Leica Cyclone, and Microstation
Knowledge of laws related to public and private property acquisition and mapping
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with terrestrial LiDAR and UAS-based data collection methods is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Conduct and oversee topographic surveys, field checking, and data collection
Perform and manage As-Built, Boundary, Title, and Topographic surveys
Plan and execute the layout and marking of construction sites
Maintain and interpret clear, concise field notes and perform note reduction
Ensure all work adheres to professional surveying standards, regulations, and best practices
Review and interpret plans, specifications, and legal property descriptions accurately
Maintain and ensure the upkeep of all company surveying equipment
Act as the primary representative of the company when interacting with clients, public landowners, and regulatory agencies
Train, mentor, and supervise survey crew members to enhance team skills and performance
Prepare and verify time logs, expense reports, and project documentation
Ensure compliance with OSHA and safety regulations
Adapt to changing project requirements and prioritize tasks as necessary
Be available for travel as assigned (approximately 50% travel required)
Perform other duties as assigned.