At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
Mott MacDonald is hiring a Senior Surveyor (Professional Surveyor) licensed expert responsible for measuring and mapping land boundaries, topographical features, and man-made structures. This role is essential in engineering design, construction, land development, and legal property documentation. Senior Surveyors ensure the accuracy and legal validity of land data used in infrastructure, real estate, and environmental planning. The Senior Surveyor works closely with the survey coordinator and project manager to support the successful execution of projects.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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From an office environment, oversee/manage boundary, topographic, and construction surveys
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Prepare and maintain survey maps, plats, legal descriptions, and technical reports
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Verify the accuracy of field data and calculations, post-process GPS and field data
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Research legal records, land titles, and historical survey data to plot and rectify property boundaries
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Collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, and government agencies to support project development
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Advise on land use, zoning, and development based on survey results
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Supervise and train junior office staff; manage survey operations and quality control
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Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing land surveys
Candidate Specifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field, OR licensed in a state prior to education requirements (Grandfathered Clause)
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Must hold a valid Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License in the states of Georgia and Arkansas
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Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, surveying software (Trimble Business Center and Trimble Access), and strong math and analytical skills
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Understanding of property law, easements, and regulatory frameworks
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Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
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Ability to interpret complex legal and technical documents
Benefits & Reward
At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.
Equal opportunity is the law.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
