Sr Level Land Surveyor

Dakota DesignStaff, Inc.

Sr Level Land Surveyor

Woburn, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Job Title: Senior Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS)

    Position Location: Greater Boston

    Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire

    Degree Required: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.

    We are looking to hire a Senior Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS) with 10+ years of professional experience to lead surveying projects, supervise teams, and ensure accuracy and compliance with all regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with expertise in boundary, topographic, and construction surveys, who can manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, interface with clients, and provide strategic guidance on surveying matters. Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Massachusetts is required.

    Requirements:

    · Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Massachusetts.

    · 10+ years of professional land surveying experience in civil/site development or related sectors.

    · Experience managing survey field crews and office staff.

    · Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination.

    · Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

    · Ability to work outdoors and travel to various project sites as required.

    · Experience in complex site development, infrastructure, or institutional projects.

    · Knowledge of 3D laser scanning, drone surveying, or photogrammetry.

    · Experience mentoring and developing survey teams in a multidisciplinary environment.

    · Familiarity with permitting and land use processes in Massachusetts and New England.

    · Advanced experience integrating survey data into BIM or GIS platforms.

    · Prepare, review, and approve survey deliverables, including plats, easement exhibits, legal descriptions, CAD drawings, and GIS data.

    · Coordinate with engineers, landscape architects, planners, and clients to integrate survey data into design, permitting, and construction workflows.

    · Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for surveying activities.

    Technical

    · Extensive knowledge of boundary law, topographic methods, construction layout, ALTA/NSPS standards, and land development processes.

    Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and survey data processing software