A well-established civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture firm is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join its growing team in Kingston or Orleans, Massachusetts.
This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed survey professional who enjoys a mix of field and office work, wants exposure to a wide variety of commercial and residential projects, and is looking for the technology and resources typically seen at larger Boston firms, without the Boston commute.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing survey projects from field to finish, overseeing survey data collection, preparing and reviewing plans, supporting project delivery, and mentoring junior survey staff.
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Lead and manage land surveying projects from field work through final deliverables
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Perform and/or oversee boundary line traverse surveys, topographic/detail surveys, construction layout, and existing conditions surveys
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Review, download, and post-process survey data
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Prepare and review Existing Conditions Plans and related survey deliverables
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Utilize total stations, data collectors, GPS, and 3D laser scanning equipment
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Support drafting and plan preparation using AutoCAD
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Coordinate closely with civil engineering, landscape architecture, and project management teams
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Review survey work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements
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Mentor and support survey technicians, project designers, and staff working toward licensure
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Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, municipalities, and internal team members
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Ensure proper care and use of survey equipment and vehicles
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Active Professional Land Surveyor license preferred/required
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Strong understanding of land surveying processes, procedures, and Massachusetts survey standards
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Experience with boundary, topographic, existing conditions, and construction layout surveys
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Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office preferred
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Experience using GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and/or 3D laser scanning equipment
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Strong mathematical, technical, and problem-solving skills
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Comfortable working in both field and office environments
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Strong communication skills and a customer-service-focused approach
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Ability to represent the firm professionally with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders
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Experience mentoring junior survey staff is a plus
This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of ongoing commercial, residential, municipal, and private development projects while using modern survey technology and software.
The firm provides a hands-on, collaborative environment where a PLS can take ownership of projects, work closely with leadership, and play an important role in the continued growth of the survey team.
This is a strong fit for someone who wants:
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A mix of field and office work
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Local project exposure across Massachusetts
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Modern survey equipment and technology
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A collaborative, small-firm environment
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Long-term growth and leadership potential
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The ability to work on quality projects without commuting into Boston every day
