Project Land Surveyor

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services

Project Land Surveyor/Manager providing land surveying services for Langan in Philadelphia. Overseeing projects and managing staff while collaborating on technical solutions and deliverables.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist discipline leadership with the planning, implementation and production of deliverables for land surveying projects;
Oversee and manage staff for specific project assignments.
Supervise field work;
Coordinate and work with staff to prepare and/or modify field work scope, survey data, data reduction, project plans and revisions, and, final survey deliverables based on the analysis of collected data;
Write and/or review drafting and CAD file production, draft survey maps, proposals, written descriptions, and miscellaneous reports;
Assist in planning schedules and developing tasks and project budgets.
Prepare progress reports and draft change orders;
Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections;
Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, and aerial photographs to assess project needs and assist in project approach;
Assist with office tasks including, but not limited to CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing;
As necessary, collect field data for preparation of surveys by using surveying equipment and software;
As necessary, assist in recovery of survey control and monumentation, construction layout, obtaining invert and subsurface utility information, and photo documentation of the project area;
Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent required
5+ years of survey experience in both the field and office
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Carlson software and excellent computer skills
State Survey license or ability to obtain State license
Experience with proposal preparation and job estimates
Ability to perform complex boundary analysis and maintain quality control of survey deliverables
Proven ability to manage multiple staff to meet project deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work as a team with various levels and types of management, staff, co-workers, and clients
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to travel to the field when necessary.

Benefits

Comp & perks

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
short- and long-term disability insurance
paid pregnancy disability leave
401(k)/Roth with company match
paid time off including parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
educational reimbursement
employee resource groups
flexible work schedules
extensive training
wellness programs
buddy and mentoring programs
much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

land surveyingdata reductionboundary analysisproject budgetingdraftingCAD file productionfield data collectionquality controlproposal preparationjob estimates

Soft Skills

teamworkattention to detailanalytical skillsjudgment capabilitiescommunication skillsproject managementstaff managementorganizational skillsproblem-solvingtime management

Certifications

State Survey licenseHigh School diploma or equivalent