Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Department ManagerGreat Falls, Montana | Relocation Assistance Available
Orion Group is partnering with a respected, employee-owned engineering consultancy to recruit a Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Department Manager for its Great Falls, Montana office.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Professional Land Surveyor looking to lead an established team while remaining hands-on with technically challenging projects across the region.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
One of the biggest attractions of this position is the exceptional long-term project pipeline.
The successful candidate will support projects associated with the modernization of Malmstrom Air Force Base as part of the U.S. Air Force's Sentinel programme. With over $1 billion in planned infrastructure investment, this programme will deliver major civil engineering work for years to come, including:
- Civil infrastructure
- Underground facilities
- Utility upgrades
- Transportation improvements
- Site development
- Military infrastructure
Combined with a strong portfolio of municipal and private-sector work, this offers excellent long-term career stability and exposure to some of Montana's most significant infrastructure projects.
The Role
The successful candidate will lead and develop the Survey Department while delivering a wide variety of surveying projects, including:
- Boundary Surveys
- Cadastral Surveys
- ALTA Surveys
- Topographic Surveys
- Construction Staking
- Hydraulic Surveys
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing survey projects from planning through completion
- Leading and mentoring survey staff
- Processing survey data using Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D
- Preparing plats, legal descriptions and survey documentation
- Working closely with engineers, developers and public agencies
- Maintaining technical quality and regulatory compliance
- Supporting the continued growth of the survey department
What We're Looking For
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licence (Montana preferred)
- Candidates licensed in another state who are committed to obtaining Montana licensure are encouraged to apply
- Experience leading survey projects and teams
- Strong background in boundary, ALTA, topographic and construction surveys
- Experience with Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Excellent communication and client management skills
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Performance bonus
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible working arrangements
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent long-term career progression within a growing employee-owned engineering business
To learn more about the opportunity, including salary, relocation support and the full benefits package, please get in touch with the Orion Group team for a confidential discussion.
