Licensed Land Surveyor - Merjent

position summary

Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Licensed Land Surveyor to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a professional who is eager to work on diverse energy-related projects across different states. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting topographic surveys, ALTA/boundary surveys, land surveys, preparing reports, and ensuring accurate project execution in compliance with all regulatory standards. Additionally, this role involves a commitment to developing our internal team by training field staff to work as survey technicians, enhancing our surveying capabilities and efficiency.

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements are available, as Merjent promotes this for self-sufficient professionals who can work and/or learn successfully in a remote work environment. The anticipated salary for this position is between $143,000 - $152,500, depending on qualifications and experience.

responsibilities

The Licensed Land Surveyor is responsible for the following:

• Conduct and oversee land surveys for a variety of energy-related projects, including pipeline, natural gas, electric transmission and distribution, and water resources projects.
• Prepare and review survey reports, maps, drawings, and descriptions to ensure accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to provide surveying expertise and support project planning and execution.
• Train and mentor internal field staff to develop their skills as survey technicians, ensuring a high standard of surveying practices and contributing to team growth.
• Manage survey equipment and technologies, staying abreast of advancements in surveying tools and techniques to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure all surveying activities adhere to industry standards, safety guidelines, and environmental regulations.

qualifications and experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Current Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, with eligibility to become licensed in additional states as required.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in land surveying.
• Previous experience or training with CAD software and GIS (AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcMap).
• Proficiency in surveying software and technology, such as GPS, GIS, and CAD applications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to train and mentor team members.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with a track record of delivering accurate surveying services within tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and work on projects in different states, adapting to varying regulatory and environmental conditions.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively to project sites across different states.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment to merjent.applicantpro.com.

Merjent, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Merjent is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.