Assistant Land Surveyor / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)Location: El Paso, Texas Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Reports To: Survey Practice Leadership and Office Management Licensure
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Texas Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent
Position Overview
An established architectural and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Land Surveyor / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to support and lead surveying operations based in the El Paso office. This role is ideal for a licensed surveyor with a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a collaborative mindset.
The selected candidate will manage survey teams, oversee field and office operations, and provide technical and project leadership across a variety of surveying services, including boundary, topographic, construction, and platting work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of senior Survey Party Chiefs and field staff
- Provide project management and technical oversight for:
- Boundary surveys
- Topographic surveys (ground and drone-based)
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
- Construction staking
- Platting and mapping services
- Manage and maintain survey equipment and technology, including:
- Drones and scanners
- GPS and robotic total stations
- Digital levels and data collectors
- Survey software such as Trimble Business Center
- Oversee CAD drafting efforts related to survey plats and drawings
- Prepare, review, and finalize plats for public and private sector clients
- Download, process, and manage field data from survey crews
- Supervise drone-based orthomosaic imagery and survey deliverables
- Mentor, train, and provide quality control guidance to survey staff
- Ensure safe operation and maintenance of survey vehicles, tools, and equipment
- Assist with preparation of survey drawings using Auto
- CAD, as needed
- Perform additional duties consistent with the role and experience level
- Project & Team Leadership Expectations
- Follow and uphold established business processes and quality standards
- Collaborate effectively with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams
- Support quality management initiatives and ensure adherence to QC procedures
- Contribute to successful project delivery through thoughtful planning and execution
- Complete assignments on schedule, within budget, and at a high level of quality
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
- Effectively plan, coordinate, and lead survey-related project tasks
- Core
Competencies
- Information Sharing: Communicates timely and relevant information to stakeholders
- Critical Thinking: Evaluates data from multiple sources to solve problems effectively
- Adaptability: Responds positively to changing priorities and project needs
- Planning & Organization: Efficiently plans work and manages resources
- Self-Discipline: Maintains attention to detail and follows required procedures
Qualifications
- Texas Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience post-licensure
- Associate's degree or equivalent surveying education
- Strong working knowledge of land surveying principles and practices
- Experience managing survey crews performing boundary, topo, and construction staking
- Proficiency with:
- Trimble robotic total stations, GPS equipment, and data collectors
- Trimble Business Center
- Autodesk Civil 3D and Auto
- CADMicrosoft Office applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver's license
- Highly motivated with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Telehealth services
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Professional society and license fee reimbursements
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- Two retirement plans, including a 401(k) and an employee ownership program
- Team-building events and employee engagement activities
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of desk work and computer use
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain and navigate steep slopes
- May work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to bend, squat, dig, stake, and set monuments
- Use of brush-cutting equipment
- Driving company vehicles to job sites
