Senior Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis

Senior Surveyor coordinating field surveying activities for Henderson and Reno offices at AtkinsRéalis. Preparing survey drawings and legal descriptions while overseeing fieldwork and ensuring accuracy.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeHenderson • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in field surveying coordination, legal record research, and preparation of survey drawings and reports. Proficient in CAD software and technical writing, with strong analytical and mathematical skills essential for resolving survey discrepancies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Field Survey CoordinationCAD Software ProficiencyTechnical Writing SkillsRLS/PLS CertificationMathematical Computation Skills

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Hard Skills

Survey Drawing PreparationTopographic Survey ProductionLegal Description WritingMathematicsTrigonometryGPS KnowledgeAnalytical Ability

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Survey SoftwareDatabase Software

Certifications & Qualifications

RLSPLS

Industry Keywords

ALTA SurveysDeed ConflictsGeometric ErrorsField Work Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordination of field surveying activities between the field to the office
Researches or directs the research of legal records to identify previous boundaries
Prepares or supervises the preparation of survey drawings, plats, maps and reports, including ALTA surveys
Produces and/or corrects topographic survey drawings, traverse and level network adjustments
Writes legal descriptions
Utilizes CAD software to produce or adjust survey drawings, plats and parcel maps
Recommends solutions to resolve deed conflicts, field problems and geometric errors and discrepancies
Coordinates field work with survey crew and others, as required
May occasionally travel to field sites and perform field work, as required by project
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree plus two years related experience OR an associate's degree in a related technical field plus ten years related experience OR high school diploma (or equivalent) plus twelve years related experience
Good technical writing, computer and communication skills
Strong math and trigonometry computation skills
Technical writing, communication skills, and analytical ability
Good knowledge of CAD and survey software
Basic knowledge of GPS
Must be familiar with industry standard database software
RLS/PLS Required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absences options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits