Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) – Surveying Leadership | Dallas, TX | Senior-Level (RPLS Required)

About the Role

We are seeking a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) to lead survey operations in our Dallas, TX office. This full-time, senior-level role is responsible for overseeing land surveying teams, delivering complex survey projects, coordinating field and office operations, and supporting business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Texas RPLS with strong technical knowledge, leadership ability, and a proven track record managing surveying deliverables from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, manage, and execute land surveying services across public and private sector projects.

• Supervise field crews and office staff on tasks including boundary surveys, plats, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and construction staking.

• Coordinate and schedule field operations, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.

• Process and post-process field data using Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Develop and review deliverables such as metes and bounds descriptions, plats, and exhibits.

• Prepare project scopes, proposals, budgets, and schedules.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, professional guidelines, and internal QA/QC protocols.

• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to surveying personnel.

• Engage with clients and represent the firm at industry events and business development functions.

• Maintain expert-level understanding of boundary law, legal descriptions, and surveying methodologies.

What You Bring

Required:

• Active Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) license in the State of Texas.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in land surveying.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience managing field staff, project schedules, and survey budgets.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and maintain quality standards across deliverables.

Preferred:

• Experience in client-facing or business development roles.

• Familiarity with various survey types including ALTA/NSPS, subdivision platting, easements, and construction layout.

• Active involvement in industry associations and professional organizations.

Why Join

• Competitive salary range: $100,000–$130,000, based on experience.

• Leadership role within an established surveying and geomatics department.

• Opportunity to mentor junior staff and shape the department’s long-term success.

• Exposure to a broad mix of projects and cross-discipline collaboration.

• Supportive leadership and opportunities for advancement.