Sr. Surveyor

Apex Companies • Somerset, PA

12d • Remote

About The Position

Apex Companies is seeking a senior survey professional to manage survey and geospatial projects and serve as Surveyor of Record. The role oversees projects from proposal through final deliverables, including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, construction stakeout, as-built, and control surveys. It directs field crews, UAV operations, and office technicians; establishes and maintains survey control; reviews data and deliverables; and coordinates survey work with clients, project teams, contractors, utilities, and agencies.

The position prepares and certifies survey plats, maps, legal descriptions, and related documents in accordance with state regulations. It also supports design and construction projects, aerial mapping and geospatial data efforts, and project planning and management. Remote work is available, but the employee must be in the region for potential field visits. Occasional field work may be required. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

• Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.) license in Pennsylvania, or ability to obtain Pennsylvania licensure through reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe, is preferred.
• Eight or more years of progressive survey experience, including project management and supervision of survey personnel.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, deed interpretation, easements, ALTA/NSPS standards, and land development surveys.
• Demonstrated experience managing topographic, boundary, construction, utility, transportation, and geospatial mapping projects.
• Proficiency with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble GNSS equipment, and conventional survey instrumentation.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, contractors, public agencies, and project team members.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to perform occasional field work, traverse uneven terrain, and lift survey equipment when required.
• Must be located in the region for potential field visits; remote work is available.
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with UAV mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and geospatial data collection technologies.
• Additional licensure, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe, in Maryland, New Jersey, West Virginia, or Virginia.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Experience with PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, municipal, utility, energy, or land development projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary surveying and geospatial mapping programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, construction stakeout, as-built, and control survey projects from proposal through final deliverables.
• Serve as Surveyor of Record and prepare, review, certify, and seal survey plats, maps, legal descriptions, and related documents in accordance with state regulations.
• Direct and supervise survey field crews, UAV operations, and office technicians, ensuring quality, safety, and project efficiency.
• Establish, verify, and maintain survey control networks using GNSS, total stations, digital levels, and conventional survey methodologies.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of field data, calculations, CADD deliverables, and final survey products.
• Conduct boundary analysis, deed research, title review, easement interpretation, and right-of-way investigations.
• Coordinate survey activities with project managers, engineers, clients, contractors, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.
• Review construction drawings and provide survey support for design, construction layout, and infrastructure projects.
• Use and oversee data-processing workflows with Carlson, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other geospatial software platforms.
• Support aerial mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and UAV data acquisition and processing efforts.
• Prepare project scopes, schedules, budgets, proposals, and technical reports, keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
• Mentor and develop junior survey staff while promoting safe work practices and OSHA compliance.
• Occasionally perform field work, including traversing uneven terrain and lifting survey equipment when required.

Benefits

• All positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities; this role is also eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus subject to the company's program terms and conditions.
• Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of environmental projects.
• Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
• Opportunities for continued technical and professional development.
• Opportunity to work alongside environmental industry professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed