Sr. Surveyor

Apex Companies • Somerset, PA

12d • Remote

About The Position

Apex Companies is seeking a Sr. Surveyor to manage and oversee surveying and geospatial projects, from proposals through final deliverables. The role serves as Surveyor of Record and includes preparing, reviewing, certifying, and sealing survey plats, maps, legal descriptions, and related documents in accordance with state regulations. The surveyor directs field crews, UAV operations, and office technicians; oversees survey control networks and quality reviews; and coordinates work with project managers, engineers, clients, contractors, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.

The position supports boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, construction stakeout, as-built, control, design, construction, and infrastructure surveying. It also involves boundary and title research, construction drawing review, survey data processing, and support for aerial mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and UAV work. The Sr. Surveyor prepares scopes, schedules, budgets, proposals, and technical reports, mentors junior staff, and promotes safe practices and OSHA compliance. Remote work is available, but the employee must be in the region for potential field visits. Occasional fieldwork may be required.

Requirements

• At least 8 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 and the ability to interact effectively 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 occasionally perform fieldwork, including traversing uneven terrain and lifting survey equipment when required.
• Must be in the region for potential field visits; remote work is available.
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.) license in Pennsylvania, or ability to obtain Pennsylvania licensure through reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.
• 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 multidiscipline surveying and geospatial mapping programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee 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 to support quality, safety, and project efficiency.
• Establish, verify, and maintain survey control networks using GNSS, total stations, digital levels, and conventional survey methodologies.
• Conduct 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, and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Mentor and develop junior survey staff while promoting safe work practices and OSHA compliance.
• Occasionally perform fieldwork, including traversing uneven terrain and lifting survey equipment when required.

Benefits

• 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, including annual bonus opportunities.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.
• Opportunities for continued technical and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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