Land Surveyor

Earles Engineering & Inspection • Pittsburg, KS

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Earles Engineering & Inspection (EEI), a Pittsburg, Kansas-based firm providing civil, structural, environmental, inspection, and surveying services across Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to join its Kansas team. Openings are available in the Pittsburg, McPherson, and Liberal offices, as well as the Kansas City metro area. EEI has a 30-year history of partnering with municipalities, state agencies, and private developers on water, wastewater, and land-development projects.

The Professional Land Surveyor will serve as surveyor of record for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction-staking projects. The role reviews and certifies survey deliverables and provides technical direction to field crews and survey technicians. The successful candidate will take ownership of survey deliverables, collaborate with civil engineering and land-development teams, and may have opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Kansas is required; candidates on track to acquire their PLS license are also considered.
• At least 5 years of land surveying experience, including boundary, topographic, and construction-staking work.
• Experience reviewing and sealing survey deliverables, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Proficiency with robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS, and survey software such as Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, or similar.
• Working knowledge of Kansas platting, subdivision, and survey regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort working directly with clients, developers, and municipal staff.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• Additional Professional Land Surveyor licensure in Missouri, Oklahoma, or Texas.
• Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, or civil engineering; an equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.
• Familiarity with Missouri and Oklahoma surveying requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Professional Land Surveyor of record, reviewing and sealing plats of survey, legal descriptions, easements, and other survey documents.
• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and site investigation surveys for civil, land-development, and municipal projects.
• Direct and mentor field crews and survey technicians, providing technical guidance on data collection, equipment use, and quality control.
• Coordinate with civil engineers and project managers on land-development, subdivision, roadway, and utility projects requiring survey support.
• Prepare and review property descriptions, plats, and record documents for filing with county and municipal authorities.
• Provide construction staking and layout support for active construction projects.
• Maintain compliance with Kansas State Board of Technical Professions requirements and firm quality standards.
• Support business development and client relationships for survey services across Kansas and Kansas City-area markets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior