Project Surveyor

Apply for the Project Surveyor role at Spicer Group.

This position is for a full-time Licensed Land Surveyor in any of Spicer Group's office locations. We are seeking a highly motivated individual capable of performing a variety of surveying tasks, including site and highway construction layout, MDOT design surveys, control surveys, precision industrial surveying, ALTA, and topographic surveys.

Spicer Group is a multi‑disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. We have offices in Saginaw, St. Johns, Manistee, Traverse City, Dundee, Byron Center, East Lansing, Standish, Bingham Farms, and Atlanta, Georgia. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.

Spicer Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including sick, vacation, and holiday pay; fitness membership reimbursement; a 401(k)-match program; profit sharing; health, dental, and vision insurance options; and much more!

• Capable of working in the field and in the office using the latest robotic, GPS, and laser scanning hardware and software.
• Work as a member of a survey crew, assisting the Crew Chief when performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public, private, and governmental clients.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of survey equipment, taking field notes, collecting data, performing calculations, and working with staff on various projects.
• Handle office tasks, including LiDAR processing, GPS/Total Station data processing, and client deliverables such as reports, maps, and quality checking.
• Read and comprehend complex instructions; perform complex mathematical computations, including least squares adjustments and data analysis.
• Perform physically demanding work in all types of weather and terrain.
• Have knowledge of, or experience with, traffic control and safety procedures for a variety of surveying and construction operations.
• Read and interpret construction plans.
• Develop grade sheets or staking files/CAD models to support construction projects.
• Apply principles of surveying and construction layout.
• Maintain professionalism on the job (e.g., attire, honesty, and respect for personal property).
• Be willing to travel locally and nationally based on project demands, with approximately 30% travel; per diem and lodging are provided for all travel assignments.

• Bachelor's degree in surveying or a related field.
• Experience working on MDOT projects (not required, but favorable).
• 5+ years of experience in surveying.
• Licensed professional surveyor or ability to become licensed per new licensing guidelines.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Sales and Management (Industry: Civil Engineering)