Professional Land Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, offering services in construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. Serving both public and private sectors, Cochran's expertise spans municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water / wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With 120+ professionals, the firm delivers tailored solutions backed by deep expertise and is guided by core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust—ensuring principal involvement and outstanding service throughout every project.

Cochran's Osage Beach, Missouri location, is looking for a Registered Professional Land Surveyor to join our team.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our growing civil engineering firm. This role involves overseeing and performing land surveying tasks for a variety of public and private sector projects, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, experienced with current surveying technology, and committed to delivering high-quality results that support engineering and development efforts.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and perform land surveying services for civil engineering projects
• Supervise and lead field crews, ensuring data is collected accurately and efficiently
• Prepare and review plats, legal descriptions, and survey drawings in compliance with state and local regulations
• Conduct boundary, topographic, ALTA / NSPS land title, right-of-way, and construction staking surveys
• Interpret construction plans and engineering documents to guide survey activities
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to define project requirements and deliverables
• Ensure adherence to professional standards and applicable laws
• Review and certify final survey documents with PLS stamp and signature

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Benefits