What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Land Surveyor position at Keystone Consulting Engineers?
About Keystone Consulting Engineers
At Keystone Consulting Engineers, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in our commitment to our employees, and we have been recognized as an award-winning employer for over 50 years.
A Culture of Excellence
We have created a work community that encourages productive and long-term careers. Key employees have the opportunity to share in the ownership of the company, allowing for a planned transition in our unique management beliefs.
The employee-owners play critical roles in supporting management decisions and initiatives, creating a positive work environment, finding solutions for improvement, and participating in achieving the company's goals.
About the Role
We are seeking full-time Professional Land Surveyors to join our exceptional team. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Overtime
- Medical Plans (HDHP with HSA or traditional co-payment plan)
- Voluntary Dental & Vision Plans
- Company-Paid Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Traditional and Roth Retirement Plans with Company Matching Contributions
- Company Social Events
Work/Life Balance
We offer:
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Schedules (as determined by department)
- Casual Dress Code
- Paid Parental Leave
Job Description
As a Professional Land Surveyor at Keystone Consulting Engineers, you will be responsible for:
- Conducting and overseeing boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys
- Utilizing and maintaining surveying instruments (GPS units, total stations, levels, and data collectors)
- Preparing and certifying survey maps, plats, legal descriptions, and other documents (ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania state laws and regulations)
- Performing complex calculations related to land boundaries, elevations, and other property features
- Analyzing survey data and preparing detailed reports and documentation
- Researching land records, deeds, maps, and other legal documents to support survey projects
- Resolving discrepancies between field data and existing records (adjusting surveys as necessary)
- Ensuring all surveying activities adhere to local, state, and federal regulations (including the Pennsylvania Professional Land Surveyor Law)
- Providing expert testimony in legal cases involving property boundaries (if required)
- Communicating with clients, contractors, and government agencies to address survey-related inquiries and provide project updates
- Representing the company in meetings with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Excellent operating skills for surveying instruments (GPS units and levels)
- Strong knowledge of land surveying principles and practices, as well as construction methods and fundamentals
- Strong knowledge and experience in boundary and topographic surveying
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft applications
- Excellent analytical and mathematical skills (with the ability to perform precise calculations)
- Excellent ability to interpret and analyze survey data, maps, and legal descriptions
- Ability to interpret and apply legal descriptions, maps, and survey data
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent client service
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania state laws and regulations related to land surveying
- Ability to provide expert testimony and resolve property boundary disputes
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in land surveying, civil engineering, or related field
- Current and valid Pennsylvania Professional Survey License (PLS)
- Minimum six years' experience in land surveying
- Minimum three years' experience in managing projects
- Experience leading field crews and managing survey projects
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Ability and willingness to travel to various customer sites in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas
Preferred Qualifications
We also prefer candidates with:
- Working knowledge of Carlson
- Additional certifications in specialized areas of surveying
- Membership in the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors
Please note: This position is only open to applicants who are currently residing in the United States and have the legal right to work in the U.S. at the time of application. We are unable to consider candidates who do not meet these criteria.
