Professional Land Surveyor

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

G.A. Rogers, Bend's top ranked professional search firm, is looking for an experienced professional Land Surveyor to join a growing real estate & power development firm.

• Lead Survey Strategy & Execution
• Manage and oversee land surveying activities for energy generation and data center development projects
• Review and interpret ALTA surveys, boundary surveys, and topographic maps to inform land acquisition, permitting, and development decisions
• Provide technical guidance on survey requirements to support project development, legal documentation, and engineering workflows

Drive Vendor & Contract Management

• Coordinate with external survey vendors, internal stakeholders, and legal teams to ensure survey accuracy and compliance
• Negotiate and manage survey contracts with a focus on cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and quality control
• Ensure all survey data aligns with contractual obligations, title requirements, and lender expectations

Support Land Due Diligence & Title Validation

• Validate land boundaries, site constraints, and utility or private crossings during due diligence and title review
• Maintain survey records, documentation, and GIS data for internal reference and regulatory or lender compliance
• Oversee all utility and private crossing requirements associated with project design considerations

• Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS or equivalent) certification preferred
• 5+ years of experience in land surveying and project management, preferably supporting solar, wind, battery storage, or data center development
• Experience working within or alongside a developer in the clean energy sector
• Strong understanding of ALTA/NSPS standards, boundary law, and land title principles
• Proficiency with survey software, GIS tools, and CAD applications
• Experience managing survey vendors and contracts