Senior Project Surveyor

Summary

Senior Project Surveyor (SME) is a senior technical specialist responsible for delivering high-level boundary analysis, advanced computations, mapping tasks, and complex survey deliverables. This role focuses on deep technical expertise rather than staff management, serving as an internal subject‑matter expert for complex or high‑risk surveying assignments. The Senior Project Surveyor supports multiple project teams by performing advanced COGO computations, preparing survey documents, resolving boundary issues, and ensuring technical accuracy.

This position plays a critical role in elevating the technical quality and consistency of Survey/Mapping deliverables across the firm.

• Perform and verify complex boundary analyses using relevant legal principles, statutes, and case law.
• Prepare high‑accuracy survey deliverables, including:
  • ALTA/NSPS surveys
  • Records of Survey
  • Boundary and topographic surveys
  • Short and long plats, subdivision maps, and lot line adjustments
  • Easement exhibits and legal descriptions
• Process and adjust GPS and conventional survey data; perform least‑squares adjustments as needed.
• Conduct advanced COGO calculations, coordinate geometry evaluation, and geodetic analyses.
• Apply coordinate transformations, rotations, and translations across datasets.
• Analyze field data, sketches, and digital records for completeness and accuracy.

• Prepare drawings, mapping files, and supporting survey documents in collaboration with drafting staff.
• Review deliverables prepared by Survey Technicians for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain high standards for data integrity, record documentation, and file management.
• Provide technical input to improve internal standards, procedures, and workflows.
• Serve as an internal technical resource for boundary resolution, geodetic analysis, and mapping standards.
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to Survey Technicians and early‑career survey staff.
• Participate in internal training, knowledge‑sharing, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support the Senior Land Survey Manager and PLS staff by contributing to QA/QC practices.

• Respond to technical inquiries from clients and agencies when requested by project leadership.
• Assist project teams with research into public records, deeds, dedication documents, vacation filings, and right‑of‑way information.
• Provide technical explanations or supporting documentation as needed for client deliverables.

Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying.
• 5+ years’ relevant survey experience.
• Professional Land Surveyor License (LS), preferred.
• Project Management experience, preferred.
• General knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc.
• Proficient experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, required.
• Effective and professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work.
• Competitive Pay ($100,000 - $125,000 DOE, location, + work model i.e., remote, hybrid or in‑office).
• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family.
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing.
• Paid Holidays.
• Generous PTO.
• Free office snacks.
• Much more!

Since 1972, Kier + Wright has provided both private and public sector clients with engineering and surveying work that is efficient, cost‑effective and forward‑thinking. We offer a full range of services to support commercial, industrial, and high‑density residential development and redevelopment projects. For more information about our services, visit

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