Professional Land Surveyor

Salary Range: $81,926- $100,359. The maximum pay for this position is $118,792.

Eagle County Government's Engineering Department seeks a dynamic Staff Surveyor to play a pivotal role in our county's development and stewardship.

This position is a Staff Surveyor in the Eagle County Engineering Department, which involves a wide range of responsibilities primarily related to the review of subdivision plats, land survey plats, and ALTA Land Title Surveys. There are opportunities where this position may prepare stamp survey drawings, as‑builts, and construction stakeout deliverables, as well as creating design support surveys, topographic maps. In addition to survey responsibilities, this position may assist Engineering Staff with Right‑of‑Way Permit and/or Grading Permit review.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

• Unearth crucial information from maps, historical data, and records. Conduct in‑depth deed and land record research, tracing titles and navigating BLM records, local monuments, and archives to resolve complex boundary questions.
• Review subdivision plats, land survey plats, and ALTA Surveys for accuracy and compliance. Analyze property boundaries for infrastructure projects.
• Compile survey computations, process field data into topographic/design surveys, and prepare/stamp official survey drawings and as‑builts.
• Provide precise construction staking.
• Drive projects forward: develop proposals for survey efforts and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Uphold standards: review Right‑of‑Way and Grading Permits, ensuring development aligns with county regulations.
• Be a valued team & community member: champion safety, embody Eagle County’s mission and values, and contribute to team success with other assigned duties.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in surveying and/or an engineering degree program.
• Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS).

• Accomplished with Trimble field equipment preferred.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record.

• Why is Eagle County recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2022? Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness.
• Purpose:
  
  a modern, values‑driven workplace with more than 550 employees embracing a welcoming culture, supportive leaders and an organization focused on our mission: creating a better Eagle County for all.
• Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities, free CMC classes and tuition reimbursement.
• Future‑focused with our strategic plan on improving housing, climate change and more.
• As a certified healthy workplace, our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.

• Comprehensive and low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employees only).
• Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off.
• 15 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• 8% (dollar‑for‑dollar match) retirement plan.
• Free classes at Colorado Mountain College.
• Eagle County University classes (internal trainings).
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Bilingual pay incentive.
• Free bus pass and more.