Senior Surveyor

First American

. Review the work performed by all Field Techs .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $73,900 - $98,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surveying practices, including boundary solutions, legal documentation, and project management. Proficient in utilizing AutoCAD, GPS, and data collection tools to ensure accuracy and compliance in survey data.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Surveyor in GA, TN & SCBachelor’s Degree in Surveying or Related Field5+ Years of ExperienceAutoCAD ExperienceKnowledge of Public Land Survey System

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Hard Skills

SurveyingBoundary SolutionsProject ManagementCalculations of Property LinesResearch in Surveying MethodsWriting Legal DescriptionsData VerificationGPS KnowledgeTotal StationsData Collection

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsRelationship-BuildingTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

State Licensed PLSPSMRPLSLS

Industry Keywords

SurveyingMapping MethodsLegal RequirementsProperty Boundary SurveysPublic Land Survey System

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review the work performed by all Field Techs
Review and direct drafting on appropriate boundary solutions
Review and certify that written descriptions of land and completed work meet legal requirements
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of property and terrain
Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for deeds, leases, and other legal documents
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys
Describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed
Verify the accuracy of survey data, measurements, and calculations conducted at survey sites
Manage projects with complex inter-dependencies, balancing long-range projects and immediate tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in surveying or survey related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience
State Licensed PLS, PSM, RPLS or LS with experience
Licensed Surveyor in GA, TN & SC
Knowledge of public land survey system
AutoCAD experience
Good computer skills
Ability to research survey issues
Working knowledge of GPS, total stations and data collection
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and teamwork skills
Experience managing projects with complex inter-dependencies
Self-motivated; self-starter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive, people-first workplace culture
Equal opportunity employment