Registered Professional Land Surveyor

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) for our East Austin office. We are currently searching for a candidate with excellent technical experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment on major commercial and residential projects. Must be self-motivated and require little to no supervision.

Summary

The Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor is a licensed professional who acts as an authorized agent of the company and is responsible for delivering high quality professional land survey services that meet client objectives, contract requirements, federal and local safety standards, company policies, and project deliverables that are completed within budget and on time. This person may be responsible for assisting with marketing, business development, project management, client communication on a limited, or assigned basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts or supervises research of public records in connection with land surveys.
• Conducts or supervises field surveys associated with land surveys.
• Researches, analyzes, drafts and provides Quality Control for surveying projects.
• Writes easement descriptions and prepares easement sketches.
• Writes legal descriptions and prepares plats in connection with land surveys.
• Performs or supervises various surveying functions including topography surveys, construction surveys, etc.
• Monitors and pro-actively identifies or corrects technical, schedule or financial issues through effective communication with the Project Manager or other management staff.
• Independently communicate on technical matters with the client.
• Participates in field survey work if needed.

Education/Experience

• At least ten years' experience working with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience using Trimble Data Collection and processing software.
• Experience using Leica scanning equipment and software.
• Advanced knowledge of office software (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical literature and engineering plans.

Extent of Authority

Has authority to act in a professional capacity on survey projects and will sign the work product as a registered professional land surveyor.

Relationship to Others

Must exhibit maturity, professionalism, and a willingness to be a part of the Team. The right person will have excellent opportunities for managerial growth and business leadership, with potential opportunities for becoming an owner in the firm. The individual is expected to learn organizational policies and be ready to assist higher level staff to ensure project deadlines are met without loss of quality. He or she must relate well to staff members, provide necessary technical guidance and assist in their continuing professional advancement. He or she is expected to maintain membership in the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors.

Certificates and Licenses

• Must be registered to practice professional land surveying in the State of Texas. (RPLS)

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Must be willing to work at the office headquarters Monday through Friday, approximately 50 hours per week. May be considered for occasional travel on short- or long-term assignments to client locations to complete assigned work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, bereavement leave, 401(k) with company matching, long term disability and short-term disability.

We also offer tuition reimbursement, professional license & registration reimbursement, professional development, employee assistance program and paid time off to volunteer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Experience:

• Land surveying: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• RPLS (Required)

Work Location: In person