Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Professional Surveyor
Manage and conduct land surveys for water, wastewater, transportation projects in WV.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Oversee multiple survey projects and ensure adherence to safety standards. • Coordinate with clients, business owners, and public stakeholders to meet permits and schedules. • Operate and maintain surveying instruments; reduce, plot, and analyze survey data. • Conduct field layout, records research, and produce accurate notes, sketches, and reports. • Prepare and submit permit applications (WVDOH, WVDNR, USACE, WVDEP) and obtain rights‑of‑way. • Review project schedules, progress, and deliverables with team members.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸survey operations
- ▸data analysis
- ▸field layout
- ▸permit management
- ▸project oversight
- ▸stakeholder coordination
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering, at least five years of surveying experience, and a West Virginia Professional Surveyor license (or obtain within a year). A valid driver’s license, ability to work outdoors for long hours, and physical capacity to handle equipment and lift up to 50 lb are required. The ideal applicant brings proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation or ESRI software, strong leadership, communication and organizational skills, and is authorized to work in the United States. Travel willingness and ability to pass pre‑employment checks are also expected. • Utilize current survey software; experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or ESRI preferred. • Possess a WV Professional Surveyor license (or obtain within one year) and a valid driver’s license. • Able to work outdoors 8‑12 hours, navigate rough terrain, and lift/carry equipment up to 50 lb. • Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, technical documentation, and organizational skills. • Authorized to work in the United States and willing to travel as project demands.
Requirements
- ▸autocad
- ▸microstation
- ▸esri
- ▸surveyor license
- ▸bachelor's degree
- ▸leadership
Benefits
The company values empowering its people, offering diverse career‑defining opportunities in a collaborative environment where individual ambitions align with business goals. Mott MacDonald offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical/dental/vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company‑paid life insurance, with compensation based on location, education, experience and skills. The firm is committed to equal employment opportunity, fostering an inclusive workplace, and provides a hybrid working policy that balances client, team and personal commitments.
Work Environment
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