Sr. Surveyor (Remote)

First American•Usa, GA

11h•Remote

About The Position

National Commercial Services, part of First American, provides single-point service for simple to multi-property and multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. The Land Surveyor reviews work performed by Field Techs, directs drafting on appropriate boundary solutions, and reviews and certifies that written land descriptions and completed work meet legal requirements. The role calculates property and terrain characteristics, researches surveying and mapping methods, prepares legal descriptions and survey documentation, and verifies the accuracy of field measurements and calculations. Work may include section breakdowns, metes and bounds, ALTA commercial surveys, residential title surveys, lot surveys, and topographic surveys. The position is remote. The stated annual pay range is $73,900 to $98,500. Pay may depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location. First American describes its culture as inclusive and people-first. Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Knowledge of the public land survey system.
AutoCAD experience and good computer skills.
Ability to research survey issues.
Good working knowledge of GPS, total stations, and data collection.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and teamwork skills.
Self-motivated and able to work as a self-starter.
Experience managing projects with complex interdependencies, balancing long-range projects and immediate tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s degree in surveying or a survey-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of experience.
State-licensed PLS, PSM, RPLS, or LS with experience.
Licensed surveyor in Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

Responsibilities

Review work performed by Field Techs.
Review and direct drafting on appropriate boundary solutions.
Review and certify that written descriptions of land and completed work meet legal requirements.
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of property and terrain.
Research surveying and mapping methods, including techniques of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing.
Write property boundary survey descriptions for deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe and certify work and assume liability for it.
Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.