Professional Surveyor

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized employee-owned consulting firm dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in transportation, water infrastructure, architecture, and beyond. With more than 125 years of innovation and excellence, we deliver creative, cost-effective solutions that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

We are looking for a Professional Surveyor (PLS) to join our growing team in Charleston, West Virginia. Your license reflects years of technical judgment, field knowledge, and professional accountability. At Mead & Hunt, that experience will be valued across the full life of a project, from research and planning through field strategy, QA/QC, client collaboration, and final certification.

This role offers the opportunity to remain technically engaged while expanding your influence. You will help lead survey projects supporting transportation, bridge, power, commercial, and other infrastructure work throughout West Virginia and nearby states. It is well suited for a licensed surveyor who wants meaningful responsibility, variety, and a voice in how the team and its practices continue to grow.

In this role, you will:

• Certify legal survey documents by stamping and sealing plats of survey, subdivision maps, right-of-way plats, transportation project plats, certified survey maps, and elevation certificates.
• Develop and prepare documentation such as legal descriptions and right-of-way materials for property and easement conveyance.
• Plan, organize, and manage survey projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Lead field survey operations, serving as crew chief when needed, and guiding teams through data collection and project design phases.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of survey data to maintain accuracy and adherence to county, state, and client standards.
• Compute, adjust, and process survey data for mapping and integration into county and state coordinate systems.
• Research and analyze boundary data and recorded land status information to support field surveys and mapping procedures.
• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to build relationships, resolve challenges, and deliver exceptional service.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to survey team members, fostering growth and problem-solving skills.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to the development of survey policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as needed to support project and team success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in surveying, civil engineering, or related field plus ten years of relevant experience

OR

Associate degree in surveying, civil engineering, or related field plus twelve years of relevant experience.

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• Valid driver's license, as this position will require frequent travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying map filing laws to right-of-way and property surveys.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation.
• Familiarity with Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
• Strong mathematical skills, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of surveying principles, statutes, regulations, and techniques.
• Client-focused mindset with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

Why Mead & Hunt

Experienced surveyors have options. At Mead & Hunt, the difference is the opportunity to use your full range of experience while helping shape what comes next. You will be trusted to lead, supported by colleagues who respect technical expertise, and given room to build a path that reflects your strengths and long-term goals.

Here's what sets us apart:

• Robust benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance plans.
• After one year of full-time employment, eligible employees may apply to become shareholders and share in the success of the company they help build.
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities to support your long-term financial goals.
• Generous PTO and leave programs, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, parental leave, caregiver leave, and paid community service leave.
• A flexible work environment, including hybrid scheduling options to support work-life balance.
• Professional development and mentorship programs to help you continuously learn and advance your career.
• A culture built on collaboration, innovation, and service, where your contributions directly shape communities and infrastructure for generations to come.

If you are looking for a place where your license, judgment, and experience will carry real influence, we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about you and what you want the next chapter of your career to look like.

Salary range: $110,000 to $140,000 (annual) - actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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