Professional Land Surveyor (Plant Barry

Professional Land Surveyor (Plant Barry)

Founded in 1960 by Rudy Gerbus and his brother as Gerbus Bros Construction, Trans Ash began with a strong foundation in mass earthmoving and heavy civil construction. That construction background remains central to who we are today. Over the decades, Trans Ash has grown into an Ohio-based civil construction and environmental services company supporting power generation, utility, and heavy industrial clients across a wide range of complex projects.

In 2023, Trans Ash became part of North Star Group, strengthening our ability to serve customers with expanded resources, broader environmental services capabilities, and the support of a larger national organization.

Today, our work extends well beyond ash handling. Trans Ash performs heavy civil construction services such as large-scale earthwork, site development, clearing and grubbing, erosion controls, haul roads, storm drainage, process water ponds, spillways, concrete support, slope and shoreline stabilization, landfill construction and closure, dredging, ash pond remediation, site restoration, and plant support services. With experienced field teams, a growing fleet of heavy equipment, and a management team focused on safety, quality, and production, we are equipped to take on demanding construction and environmental projects from planning through completion.

Pay Information

$125,000 - $165,000/ year

Quarterly Bonus Program

This position reports directly to the Plant Barry jobsite and is not based at a corporate office.

• Long term project stability (10+ year project)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Options
• Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• Dental & Vision Insurance Options
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life and Basic Accident Insurance
• Annual Boot Allowance (Up to $200 reimbursement)
• Prescription Safety Glasses (Up to $400 reimbursement)
• Identity Theft Protection option
• Temporary Living Allowance (if applicable)
• Relocation Package Available (if applicable)

Schedule

• Full time (40+ hours / week)
• Day shift

Job Summary

We are seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our team at the Plant Barry jobsite in Alabama. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and performing a wide range of land surveying services for heavy civil construction, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. This is a field-based position that reports to the project jobsite rather than a corporate office.

Candidates must either currently hold an Alabama Professional Land Surveyor license or be able to quickly obtain Alabama licensure through reciprocity or comity considerations. This position requires strong technical expertise, including advanced competency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for processing survey data, developing surfaces, preparing construction layout files, and producing accurate survey deliverables. The role also requires leadership skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality surveying services while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Essential Functions

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee land surveying projects from initial research through final deliverables.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, subdivision, and easement surveys.
• Prepare, review, and certify plats, legal descriptions, maps, exhibits, and survey reports.
• Conduct deed, title, and public records research to establish property boundaries.
• Supervise and mentor survey crews, technicians, and office staff.
• Ensure survey work complies with Alabama regulations, local ordinances, and applicable professional standards.
• Utilize GPS, robotic total stations, drones (where applicable), laser scanning equipment, and other survey technologies.
• Process field data using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related survey software to develop surfaces, alignments, corridors, layout files, volumes, mapping, and survey documents.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, developers, contractors, utility companies, and government agencies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client communications.
• Review quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of survey deliverables.
• Resolve complex boundary and property issues through research and field investigation.
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Maintain professional licensure and stay current on industry regulations and emerging technologies.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of professional land surveying experience.
• Thorough knowledge of boundary law, legal principles, and survey practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of survey mathematics and coordinate systems.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including survey database workflows, surface creation, points, alignments, profiles, corridors, grading tools,…