Professional Land Surveyor

AE2S • Full-time • Rapid City, SD, US • 17h ago

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) – Rapid City, SD

The Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) serves as a certified technical leader responsible for delivering high‑quality survey services, guiding project teams, and ensuring professional standards are met across all engagements. This role blends leadership, technical expertise, and client coordination, with opportunities to influence project strategy, mentor staff, and represent the organization within the surveying profession.

Responsibilities

Certifies own surveys and oversees the work of technical staff to ensure accuracy, compliance, and professional integrity.
Leads survey crews on medium to large engagements, providing direction, problem‑solving, and quality oversight.
Manages personal workload and advises technical staff on project tasks, priorities, and expectations.
Serves as a key point of coordination between clients, contractors, and internal teams to maintain alignment and resolve issues.
Assists with proposal development, project scoping, and participation in client interviews.
Actively participates in professional associations and attends local, regional, and national industry events.
Trains staff on advanced surveying tasks, methods, and professional practices.
Controls scope, schedule, and budget for small to medium‑sized projects or defined elements of larger work.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of professional land surveying experience.
PLS credential with authority to make professional boundary determinations.
Ability to obtain a South Dakota PLS license within the required timeframe.
Demonstrated knowledge of land surveying principles and ability to independently perform assignments on complex projects.
Viewed as a technical leader by peers and coworkers.
Effective listener with well‑organized communication skills.
Experience leading small and medium tasks, developing scopes, and contributing to project schedules.
Ability to manage workload to meet commitments and deliver high‑quality results on time.
Strong self‑awareness, achievement orientation, and commitment to creating a positive team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience mentoring and developing technical staff.
Strong organizational and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Active involvement in professional organizations and industry events.
Ability to anticipate project needs and proactively address challenges.

Physical

Ability to walk up to 10 miles on uneven terrain
May require lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 75 pounds
Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs as well as moving the whole body such as running, maneuvering, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
Drive and navigate vehicles or mechanized equipment including but not limited to all-terrain vehicles or water craft
Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Use hands and arms to handle, install, position, and manipulate or move materials
Service, repair, calibrate, regulate, fine-tune, or test machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily based on electrical or electronic principles
May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear

Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service . . Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
100-percent Employee Owned
Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
Discretionary Bonus Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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