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• This is a full-time opportunity with one of our confidential clients. The client name will be shared during the initial screening call with us/recruiter (after your profile is reviewed).
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Experience level: Mid-senior 

Experience required: 12 Years 

Education level: Bachelor’s degree 

Job function: Engineering 

Industry: Civil Engineering 

Total position: 1 

Relocation assistance: Yes 

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Position Summary

Lead survey operations for our civil and transportation projects. This senior-level position manages multiple fields crews, oversees project delivery, and drives client development while enjoying the stability of an employee-owned firm ranked for top-tier benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily activities of several field crews and office technicians.
• Enforce QA/QC, manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with VDOT and local municipalities on roadway and utility corridor surveys.
• Grow regional business through proposal support and relationship building.
• Coach staff through regular one-on-one sessions and performance planning.

Required Qualifications

• PLS license is required.
• Twelve plus years of survey experience with at least five in a supervisory role.
• Extensive DOT/municipal project background.
• Fluency with Bentley MicroStation / OpenRoads and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local survey regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s in surveying or civil tech preferred.

Preferred

• Subsurface utility locating/designating expertise.
• Experience with LiDAR, aerial mapping, or sUAS operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $85 000 – $145 000, commensurate with licensure depth and leadership scope.
• ESOP participation and 401(k) with match; medical, dental, vision starting the first of the month after 30 days; HSA options.
• Sign-on bonus $5 000 – $10 000 (issued at 90 days) usable for relocation; alternative reimbursement structure available.
• Typical work week 45-50 hours; paid time off, tuition support, and professional development reimbursement.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with periodic field visits; occasional travel; ability to lift up to 25 lbs when field support is required.

Screening Questions: (You must answer this along with the professional summary of the application):

1.) What is the candidate’s highest level of education?

2.) What is the candidate’s desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation)

3.) Where is the candidate located? If candidate is not near the job location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g. timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property)

4.) Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?

5.) Will the candidate now or in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?

6.) Please provide the candidate’s full address, including the postal code

7.) Does the candidate have a PLS license?