Licensed Land Surveyor (LS)

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT), an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, is seeking a motivated Virginia Licensed Surveyor (LS) to join our growing Survey practice in Richmond or Northern Virginia. This opportunity is designed for a survey professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. Our survey professionals work closely with AMT's transportation and infrastructure engineering teams. The work primarily includes topographic, boundary, right-of-way, and utility surveys supporting roadway, bridge, utility, and public infrastructure design projects supporting our public sector clientele.

Responsibilities

Manage survey projects from proposal development through final project delivery; Supervise and mentor survey field crews, office technicians, and project staff; Coordinate project staffing, scheduling, budgets, and deliverables; Conduct project kickoff meetings with clients, project managers, and engineering teams; Establish project work plans, survey procedures, and quality standards; Oversee the performance of Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Right-of-Way Surveys, and Utility Surveys; Ensure compliance with applicable VDOT Survey Standards and VDOT CAD Standards; Review field data, survey computations, mapping, and deliverables for quality assurance and quality control; Coordinate briefing and debriefing activities with field crews; Monitor project schedules, budgets, invoicing, and financial performance; Prepare project scopes, proposals, and fee estimates; Develop and maintain strong client relationships; Collaborate closely with transportation and infrastructure engineering teams; Identify and resolve technical, operational, and project challenges; Support the continued growth and success of AMT's Survey practice

Requirements

Virginia Licensed Surveyor (LS); Minimum of 5 years of progressive surveying experience; Experience performing and managing Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Right-of-Way Surveys, and Utility Surveys; Experience preparing surveys in accordance with VDOT Survey Standards and VDOT CAD Standards; Experience supporting transportation and infrastructure projects; Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills; Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously; Leadership experience or a demonstrated desire to grow into a leadership role

Nice to have

Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Civil Engineering, or related field; Experience supporting roadway, bridge, utility, and transportation design projects; Experience coordinating survey activities with engineering design teams; Interest in business development and future management responsibilities; Experience mentoring survey staff and developing future leaders

Benefits

Employee-Owned Company (ESOP); Competitive Compensation Package; Flexible Hybrid Work Environment; Career Advancement Opportunities; Leadership Development and Mentoring; Professional Development and Continuing Education Support; Diverse Transportation and Infrastructure Projects; Collaborative Team Culture; Strong Commitment to Work-Life Balance; Tiered medical coverage; Dental/Vision; 401(k) with 6% Company match; Short- and long-term disability; College savings plan; Life insurance; Paid time off; Holidays; Training/Certifications