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Ascent Geomatics Solutions · 5 days ago

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) - Texas

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$115K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Ascent Geomatics Solutions is a company specializing in geomatics solutions, and they are seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) for their Texas operations. This senior technical role involves executing and ensuring the quality of survey deliverables while providing technical guidance and support for oil and gas, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.

Asset ManagementData Collection and LabelingEnergyGeospatialOil and GasRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform professional review, QA/QC, and certification of survey deliverables, including plats, ALTA surveys, boundary exhibits, and related documentation, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and client requirements

Support ALTA survey execution by reviewing requirements, resolving technical issues, and ensuring deliverables meet contractual and professional standards

Prepare or modify survey exhibits and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys in AutoCAD Civil 3D on a limited, as-needed basis to support project delivery, QA/QC, and schedule commitments

Execute and oversee complex boundary resolution, including Original Texas Land Survey (OTLS) and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) analysis, legal and record research, title review support, and resolution of boundary conflicts for assigned projects

Review field data and survey records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, identifying deficiencies and coordinating corrections as needed

Ensure survey data, records, and deliverables are processed, organized, and stored in accordance with company standards and data management practices

Coordinate with the Survey Manager, Project Managers, and other team members to plan survey workflows, prioritize technical tasks, and maintain schedule commitments

Provide technical input during project scoping, execution, and issue resolution, supporting accurate assumptions, defensible decisions, and efficient delivery

Provide technical guidance and direction to survey technicians and field crews supporting assigned projects, including task clarification, feedback on work quality, and assistance with problem resolution

Collaborate with Engineering, GIS, and Permitting teams to support integrated project execution and ensure survey data is suitable for downstream use

Assist with the development, refinement, and consistent application of survey standards, workflows, and QA/QC procedures

Perform other related duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the role as needed to support project and team objectives

Qualification

Texas PLS licenseBoundary analysisALTA/NSPS Land Title SurveysQA/QC of survey deliverablesGPS/GNSS systemsTechnical guidanceProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the State of Texas, in good standing

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional surveying experience, including responsibility for boundary analysis, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, and professional review and certification of survey deliverables

Demonstrated experience performing complex boundary resolution, including legal and record research, title review, and defensible decision-making across multiple jurisdictions

Demonstrated experience supporting survey projects from planning through delivery, including review of field data, QA/QC, and coordination with project teams

Comprehensive knowledge of land surveying principles, practices, and regulations, with demonstrated experience in boundary surveying and professional certification of survey deliverables

Strong technical proficiency in boundary analysis, legal and record research, title review, and resolution of complex boundary issues across multiple jurisdictions

Demonstrated experience reviewing, executing, and certifying ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, including interpretation of survey requirements and coordination of supporting documentation

Practical experience reviewing and QA/QC'ing survey data and deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and defensibility prior to certification

Working knowledge of modern surveying technologies and workflows, including GPS/GNSS systems, total stations, and survey data processing environments

Ability to provide clear technical guidance and direction to survey technicians and field crews supporting assigned projects

Sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability, particularly when evaluating risk, resolving technical challenges, and balancing accuracy with project schedules

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with Project Management, Engineering, GIS, and Permitting teams

Ability to work independently, manage competing technical priorities, and maintain accountability for assigned work without the need for heavy oversight

Preferred

Ability to draft survey exhibits and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys in AutoCAD Civil 3D when needed to support project execution and quality

Ability to apply sound boundary judgment in energy-related survey environments, including navigating the pace, complexity, and boundary nuances common to oil and gas development

Ability to support renewable energy or infrastructure projects, including execution and review of large-area boundary analysis

Familiarity with survey data processing and drafting environments such as Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or comparable platforms

Exposure to GIS concepts and data formats (e.g., shapefiles, geodatabases, KMZ/KML) and experience coordinating survey data for downstream use

Ability to collaborate effectively in multi-discipline project environments where survey data supports engineering design, permitting, or regulatory submissions