Licensed Surveyor
Summary
Professional Surveyor & Mapper role at a South Florida surveying firm, preparing boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and platting deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D, with potential crew management responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Professional Surveyor & Mapper
Location: Boca Raton or Port St. Lucie, Florida
Office and field-based
Primarily onsite
Employment Type: Full-time, W2
Compensation
Base salary based on experience and level of responsibility:
- $75,000 to $90,000 for office-based survey production
- $90,000 to $120,000+ for crew management and oversight responsibilities
- Absolute hard cap approximately $150,000
- Overtime paid at time and a half
Compensation is determined by licensure status, technical production capability, and leadership responsibility.
Schedule
Full-time position
Standard office hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Survey personnel may work earlier schedules such as 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM depending on project needs
About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join one of the busiest platting and construction layout surveying operations in South Florida. The firm provides a full spectrum of surveying services and maintains a strong backlog of active development and construction projects.
The role exists due to continued growth and sustained demand for licensed survey oversight.
Position Overview
The Professional Surveyor & Mapper is responsible for survey production, boundary and platting deliverables, and regulatory compliance.
Depending on experience, this individual may oversee field crews and manage project execution. This is a high-volume environment requiring technical precision, responsiveness, and the ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Survey Production
- Prepare boundary surveys
- Prepare topographic surveys
- Prepare ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
- Interpret utility as-built documentation
- Plot and analyze land descriptions
- Review title commitments and Table A items
Technical Execution
- Operate AutoCAD Civil 3D for drafting and survey production
- Utilize electronic survey equipment as required
- Conduct detailed research for boundary and title matters
- Ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance of survey deliverables
Oversight and Coordination
- Oversee field crews when applicable
- Communicate regularly with field teams regarding scope, corrections, and updates
- Maintain survey quality standards
- Support construction layout and platting deliverables as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active Florida Professional Surveyor & Mapper license
- OR
- Surveyor in Training certificate with passed Fundamentals of Surveying exam
- Minimum 5 years of surveying experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work primarily onsite
- Willingness to complete mandatory drug testing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing or supervising survey crews
- Construction layout experience
- Platting expertise
- Exposure to or experience with UAV operations
Ideal Candidate
- Licensed Florida surveyor or actively progressing toward licensure
- Strong technical drafting and production capability
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Interested in long-term career growth
- Motivated by stable backlog and consistent project flow
- Detail-oriented with strong accountability for deliverables