Professional Land Surveyor

Position Overview

Professional Land Surveyor to join the Geomatics Surveying Team. Open to locations:
Charlotte, NC
, Mooresville, NC
, Asheville, NC
, and Greenville, SC
. Full‑time role overseeing survey projects, directing field and office staff, coordinating with internal engineering teams and external clients. Guidance provided by senior management.

• Oversee production of survey plans and other deliverables, schedule and set up field crews, update project tracking software, perform QA/QC reviews of staff work.
• Manage equipment and supplies, prepare survey reports, process and review survey data, make boundary determinations and adjustments to survey control with guidance/approval of a PLS.
• Prepare estimates and proposals, participate in business development, and handle billing and account receivables for projects under the employee’s name.
• Recruit, mentor, and educate new staff.
• Collaborate with other departments and external subconsultants to meet project needs.
• Help develop and implement company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Work on diverse survey projects across commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, and energy sectors.
• Use drafting, survey data processing, project management, Microsoft Office, and other software daily.
• Frequently interact with clients via email, phone, or meetings; represent WSP positively and professionally.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible, ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.

• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in North Carolina; or candidate with LSIT or CST certification aiming to become a PLS within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics (Land Surveying related) with 10+ years of relevant experience; or Associate’s degree with 12+ years; or 14+ years of land surveying experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven leadership, team‑building, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in both field and office performing various survey work.
• Experience managing and maintaining schedules, budgets, staff, and equipment.
• Experience with drafting programs and survey data processing programs.
• Experience performing boundary research, compilations, and determinations.
• Experience processing and adjusting survey control.
• In-depth knowledge of land survey principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Willingness to both learn and teach others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; detail oriented, organized, and responsive.
• Ability to work independently, within a team, or lead a team.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

• Professional Land Surveyor licensure in South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, or Florida.
• Knowledge or training in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station InRoads, Leica Infinity, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Survey experience in field and office performing various work; experience in the Greater New York City Area and with public agencies is a plus.
• Experience preparing estimates, proposals, participating in business development, and handling billing and accounts receivables for projects under their name.
• Existing client base.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity

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