Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification required
5-8 years of land surveying experience necessary
Strong knowledge of boundary law and construction surveying
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
Demonstrated team and project management skills
Excellent organizational and communication abilities
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel
Responsibilities
Lead diverse survey projects including boundary and construction staking
Supervise and mentor field crews for professional growth
Manage survey projects from initiation to completion
Review and prepare legal documents and construction drawings
Operate advanced surveying equipment like GPS and UAVs
Collaborate with clients, project managers, and public agencies
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Benefits
Specialized training in design, leadership, and business development
Career advancement opportunities through continuing education
Professional development and technical training support
Flexible benefits including health and dental coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
What You'll Do
Lead boundary, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, and topographic surveys across diverse project types
Supervise and mentor field crews, providing technical direction and professional development
Manage survey projects from kickoff through closeout - ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
Review and prepare plats, legal descriptions, right-of-way maps, and construction drawings
Operate and oversee use of GPS, robotic total stations, laser scanners, UAVs, and advanced survey technologies
Collaborate directly with clients, project managers, engineers, and public agencies
Serve as signing surveyor in accordance with state licensing requirements
Champion safety, data integrity, and continuous improvement
Continue learning and growing professionally
What You Bring
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
5-8+ years of land surveying experience
Strong knowledge of boundary law, construction surveying, and local land use regulations
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and Leica or Topcon workflows
Demonstrated ability to manage teams, projects, and client relationships
Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites as needed
What We Offer
Growth Opportunities
Specialized training in design, leadership, and business development
Career advancement through continuing education, licensure, certification, and technical development
Compensation & Benefits
Widseth offers competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, including:
Salary range: $85,000 - $120,000 (based on experience)
Discretionary annual profit-sharing bonuses
Health insurance and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Flexible benefits
Dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development and continuing education support
All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check meeting company standards. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
