Sr Level Land Surveyor

Dakota DesignStaff, Inc.

Woburn, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Budgeting, Building Permits, Building Surveying, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Processing, Easements, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, Health Insurance, Land Development, Land Surveying, Land Use, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Market Surveys, Mentoring, Photogrammetry, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Schedule Development, Spatial Data, Standards Development, Survey Software, Surveying, Team Lead/Manager, Topography, Training/Teaching, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Woburn, MA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development

Job Title: Senior Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS)
Position Location: Greater Boston
Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire
Degree Required: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.

We are looking to hire a Senior Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS) with 10+ years of professional experience to lead surveying projects, supervise teams, and ensure accuracy and compliance with all regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with expertise in boundary, topographic, and construction surveys, who can manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, interface with clients, and provide strategic guidance on surveying matters. Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Massachusetts is required.

Requirements:
· Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Massachusetts.
· 10+ years of professional land surveying experience in civil/site development or related sectors.
· Experience managing survey field crews and office staff.
· Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination.
· Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
· Ability to work outdoors and travel to various project sites as required.
· Experience in complex site development, infrastructure, or institutional projects.
· Knowledge of 3D laser scanning, drone surveying, or photogrammetry.
· Experience mentoring and developing survey teams in a multidisciplinary environment.
· Familiarity with permitting and land use processes in Massachusetts and New England.
· Advanced experience integrating survey data into BIM or GIS platforms.
· Prepare, review, and approve survey deliverables, including plats, easement exhibits, legal descriptions, CAD drawings, and GIS data.
· Coordinate with engineers, landscape architects, planners, and clients to integrate survey data into design, permitting, and construction workflows.
· Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for surveying activities.

Technical
· Extensive knowledge of boundary law, topographic methods, construction layout, ALTA/NSPS standards, and land development processes.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and survey data processing software

About the Company

Dakota DesignStaff, Inc.

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