Professional Land Surveyor

Michael Baker International

Professional Land Surveyor leading transportation, infrastructure, aviation, utility, and land development surveys. Certifying deliverables and overseeing project quality, schedules, budgets, and clients.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,915 - $95,764 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing surveying projects, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and delivering high-quality survey data. Proficient in client relationship management and project oversight, with a strong foundation in legal descriptions and surveying standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License6+ Years Surveying ExperienceBoundary Survey ExpertiseProficiency in Civil 3DQuality Assurance and Control

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Hard Skills

Boundary SurveyingTopographic SurveyingALTA/NSPS Land Title SurveysRight-of-Way SurveysConstruction SurveysControl SurveysLegal DescriptionsEasement ExhibitsPlatsSurvey Calculations

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadership SkillsClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Civil 3DMicroStationTrimble Business CenterCarlson

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License

Industry Keywords

Surveying ProjectsState Surveying LawsQuality AssuranceProject ManagementGeomatics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee surveying projects from proposal through final deliverables
Serve as the Surveyor of Record and provide professional oversight for surveying services in accordance with state regulations
Review and certify boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, right-of-way surveys, easement exhibits, plats, maps, and legal descriptions
Coordinate survey activities with project managers, engineers, clients, regulatory agencies, and utility providers
Ensure compliance with applicable state surveying laws, standards, and client requirements
Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of survey data, calculations, plats, and final deliverables
Manage project schedules, budgets, and client relationships to ensure successful project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
6+ years of progressively responsible surveying experience
Experience with boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, construction, and control surveys
Proficiency with survey software such as Civil 3D, MicroStation, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, or related platforms
Strong understanding of legal descriptions, easements, plats, deed research, and land records
Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits