LMI · 3 months ago
Review Land Surveyor (Right of Way)
LMI is seeking an experienced Review Surveyor to serve as the agency’s technical authority for right of way boundary control, survey review, and mapping analysis. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal and state standards while providing authoritative technical recommendations and overseeing quality assurance of survey deliverables.
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Responsibilities
Review, verify, and approve survey plats, legal descriptions, and right of way maps prepared by in-house or contract surveyors
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local survey standards, including boundary law, cadastral requirements, and right of way regulations
Provide authoritative technical recommendations to project managers, appraisers, engineers, and attorneys on survey and boundary matters
Serve as an expert witness in administrative or judicial proceedings involving boundary disputes, right of way acquisition, and eminent domain
Oversee quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of survey deliverables for accuracy, precision, and legal sufficiency
Develop and maintain survey policies, technical manuals, and guidance for right of way acquisition and management
Provide training and mentorship to junior survey staff and acquisition professionals
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (engineering, appraisal, legal) to resolve complex land and right of way issues
Qualification
Required
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), active and in good standing in at least one of the following States, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and/or California
Licensed State Land Surveyor (LSLS) from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS)
Bachelor's degree or higher in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or closely related field
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible land surveying experience, with at least 3 years in survey review for right of way projects
Demonstrated expertise in boundary analysis, legal descriptions, plats, easements, and corridor/right of way mapping
Strong understanding of federal land acquisition processes, eminent domain survey requirements, and cadastral law
Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to non-survey audiences, both in writing and verbally
Preferred
Federal or State agency experience in right of way or public infrastructure projects
Familiarity with Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) requirements as they relate to survey deliverables
Knowledge of GIS integration and digital survey data management
Prior testimony as an expert surveyor in eminent domain or boundary litigation
Company
LMI
LMI is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government.
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