Professional Surveyor

Mott MacDonald•Duluth, GA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Mott MacDonald is hiring a Senior Surveyor (Professional Surveyor) licensed expert responsible for measuring and mapping land boundaries, topographical features, and man-made structures. This role is essential in engineering design, construction, land development, and legal property documentation. Senior Surveyors ensure the accuracy and legal validity of land data used in infrastructure, real estate, and environmental planning. The Senior Surveyor works closely with the survey coordinator and project manager to support the successful execution of projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field, OR licensed in a state prior to education requirements (Grandfathered Clause)
Must hold a valid Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License in the states of Georgia and Arkansas
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, surveying software (Trimble Business Center and Trimble Access), and strong math and analytical skills
Understanding of property law, easements, and regulatory frameworks
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to interpret complex legal and technical documents

Responsibilities

From an office environment, oversee/manage boundary, topographic, and construction surveys
Prepare and maintain survey maps, plats, legal descriptions, and technical reports
Verify the accuracy of field data and calculations, post-process GPS and field data
Research legal records, land titles, and historical survey data to plot and rectify property boundaries
Collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, and government agencies to support project development
Advise on land use, zoning, and development based on survey results
Supervise and train junior office staff; manage survey operations and quality control
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing land surveys