Professional Land Surveyor

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Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.

We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re a Professional Land Surveyor ready to Plan, direct, and oversee survey projects and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. You’ll Oversee and perform all aspects of land surveying—including project management, boundary resolution, team supervision, stakeholder coordination, and use of advanced survey technology—to deliver accurate, compliant, and high-quality survey products.
Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Core Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and oversee survey projects including boundary, topographic, ALTA, right-of-way, and construction layout surveys.

Perform and review survey calculations for boundary determination, horizontal and vertical control, and construction staking.

Prepare and certify plats, maps, and legal descriptions in accordance with state and local regulations.

Supervise field and office survey teams, ensuring data accuracy, safety, and compliance with project requirements.

Interpret and apply property deeds, legal descriptions, and survey data to resolve boundary and ownership issues.

Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients to support design and construction projects.

Review field notes, electronic data, and CAD drawings for quality assurance and adherence to standards.

Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet client expectations and contractual obligations.

Maintain professional licensure and ensure all survey work meets state board and professional standards of practice.

Mentor and train junior surveyors, technicians, and interns to support professional development within the team.

Utilize advanced survey technology such as GNSS, robotic total stations, 3D scanning, and UAV (drone) mapping systems.

Ensure compliance with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company quality control procedures.

You’ll thrive here if you

Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Licensed Georgia Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). South Carolina Land Surveying license a plus.

2 Years professional experience, with 10 years overall land surveying experience.

Demonstrated experience at bringing projects from the proposal stage to providing client land survey deliverables.

Experienced Civil 3D or Open Roads user.

Understanding and proficiency with the preparation of land title, boundary, as-built, control and topographic surveys.

Experience managing aerial data (manned and unmanned) as related to land surveys a plus.

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Some travel may be required.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of…