STV is experiencing significant growth and is seeking an experienced Staff Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) to join our Atlanta, GA offices. This role is ideal for a licensed Georgia surveyor with strong technical expertise, project management experience, and the leadership skills needed to support complex surveying projects for public agencies and private-sector clients.
The Staff RPLS will be responsible for managing survey projects, overseeing staff, ensuring quality and compliance, and supporting business development efforts while maintaining the highest professional standards. Work Schedule Monday- Thursday 10-hour days with out-of-town work expected
Key Responsibilities
Manage and deliver surveying projects for municipalities, counties, and private developersReview, certify, sign, and seal survey documents including plats, maps, exhibits, and legal descriptionsEnsure accuracy and quality of all survey data, site plans, charts, records, and related documentationLead boundary analysis and resolution efforts, topographic surveys, and construction surveysDevelop scopes of work, project schedules, and competitive fee proposalsOversee survey staff and field crews, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance oversightEstablish and maintain quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) procedures and best practicesCoordinate with project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teamsLead survey projects from kickoff through delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client satisfactionSupport client relationships and contribute to business development and proposal effortsAssist in developing and refining survey procedures, systems, and project delivery methodsQualifications
Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) license in the State of Georgia (active and in good standing)Minimum 15 years of progressive surveying experienceDemonstrated experience working with public agencies and private development clientsStrong knowledge of:Boundary analysis and resolutionTopographic surveyingConstruction staking and survey supportProven project and staff management experienceStrong organizational, written, and verbal communication skillsAbility to lead survey teams and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyTechnical Skills (Preferred)
Proficiency with one or more of the following:MicroStationOpenRoads DesignerAutoCAD Civil 3DTrimble Business CenterCarlson SurveyProficiency with Microsoft Office productsAdditional Requirements
Valid Georgia Driver’s LicenseAbility to travel locally to project sites as neededCompensation Range:
$106,908.24 - $142,544.33Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.