Professional Land Surveyor

mcfa

Professional Land Surveyor managing phases of land surveying projects in New York and New Jersey. Overseeing field teams and ensuring compliance with state regulations and industry standards.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeHaddonfield • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all phases of land surveying projects from proposal through final deliverables.
Prepare, review, sign, and seal survey documents in accordance with New York and New Jersey licensing requirements.
Supervise field crews and office survey technicians.
Plan and coordinate boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, utility, construction, and as-built surveys.
Ensure compliance with state regulations, industry standards, and company quality procedures.
Review deeds, plats, easements, title reports, and legal descriptions.
Prepare survey calculations, legal descriptions, plats, maps, and exhibits.
Coordinate survey activities with engineering, environmental, and construction management teams.
Utilize GPS, robotic total stations, terrestrial scanning, UAV data (where applicable), and other modern surveying technologies.
Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and client communications.
Mentor junior survey staff and assist with recruiting and developing the firm's surveying team.
Support proposal preparation, fee development, and business development activities.
Develop and maintain surveying standards, procedures, and quality control processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in New York and/or New Jersey.
Ability to obtain reciprocal licensure in the neighboring state if not currently licensed in both.
Bachelor's or Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
Minimum 6+ years of progressive land surveying experience.
Minimum 2+ years of project management experience.
Strong understanding of boundary law, land records research, and survey computations.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver's license with ability to travel throughout New York and New Jersey.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Paid Time Off: Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours)
Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours)
Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa 's Holiday Schedule
"mcfa way" Bonus Program: Following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.
Incoming Growth Units: 10 Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.
Healthcare & Insurance: Eligible to participate in mcfa ’s family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of employment. mcfa contributes up to 75% shared cost, not to exceed $700 per month.
Company paid life insurance plan (up to $100,000 per employee).
Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Retirement: You are eligible to participate in Company retirement plan (401k) on first day of employment with mcfa.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Land SurveyingSurvey CalculationsLegal DescriptionsBoundary SurveysTopographic SurveysALTA/NSPS SurveysConstruction SurveysGPS TechnologyRobotic Total StationsTerrestrial Scanning

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringTeam Coordination

Certifications

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License