Professional Land Surveyor; PLS

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) - (5010)

Job Title:

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Location

Category:
Land Survey

Job Type: Full‑time

Entry Level

Education:

Associate Degree

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) seeks a collaborative, team‑oriented Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). We are looking for a strong leader who will cultivate a positive work environment and has a proven history of completing projects on time and within budget.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact to address client needs, provide updates and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project.
• Manage the financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, cost tracking, and resource allocation, to ensure projects remain within established financial parameters.
• Cultivate a positive work environment and complete projects on time and within budget.
• Take full ownership of projects from start to finish including proposal assistance, scoping, cost estimation, project schedules and final review and reporting.
• Ensure that projects are well‑defined, executed efficiently, and meet client requirements.
• Direct and coordinate field staff activities to ensure timely and accurate production of deliverables
• Provide support at all stages of the survey process including field staff training, fieldwork monitoring, report writing, and dissemination of survey findings

• Holds or meets requirements to obtain an Oklahoma Professional Land Surveyor license
• Minimum 10 years of survey related experience, with five years of management experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics or a related field is preferred
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a solutions‑oriented approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with state plane coordinates systems and geodetic calculations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley Open Roads and Terra Solid
• Experience with aerial and drone lidar topography; GPS;
  Total Station (robotic or conventional); laser levels; and data collection systems
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to work in the office, field, and out of town when required
• 100% company‑paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees
• Four weeks of paid time off
• Fun culture with company‑sponsored events and outings
• PPE and composite toe boot reimbursement

CGE is a rapidly growing local engineering located in Oklahoma City with 50+ employees. Our business culture is guided by innovative thinking, open and honest communication, and investing in staff through training and job enrichment. Our company profile is diversified to meet the challenges of the economy as we provide design and management services to federal, state and local clientele. We strive to put the client first, and that starts with our team of employees.

Our team is most valued, and when you start a career at CGE you’ll experience that firsthand. We have a culture focused on communication, integrity, knowledge, optimism, growth and service. With us, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a team. We provide opportunities for accelerated growth (personally and professionally), and we like to have a little fun, too!

CGE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.