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About Us
TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP's 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.
TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.
We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.
Overview
TRC, now a member of WSP, is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RPLS) to lead and support surveying services for some of North America's most significant utility, energy, pipeline, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.
This position offers an opportunity to work alongside engineers, environmental scientists, right-of-way professionals, GIS specialists, and project managers delivering complex projects throughout the United States. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee project execution, mentor survey professionals, and ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and client service.
Whether supporting pipelines, transmission lines, substations, renewable energy facilities, transportation improvements, or large-scale utility programs, you will play a key role in delivering accurate survey and geospatial data that drives critical infrastructure decisions.
Responsibilities

• Manage surveying projects from proposal through final deliverables while maintaining scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Serve as Survey Project Manager or Survey Technical Lead on utility, energy, pipeline, transportation, renewable energy, and land development projects.
• Prepare project execution plans including staffing, scheduling, risk management, quality control, equipment, and client communication strategies.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for boundary, easement and plat production, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, right-of-way, construction, control, hydrographic, LiDAR, UAV, and reality capture surveys.
• Review and certify survey deliverables in accordance with applicable state laws, professional standards, and company procedures.
• Work alongside, lead and mentor surveyors, office staff, and field crews while fostering professional development.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, environmental, GIS, utility, construction, and right-of-way teams throughout project execution.
• Support business development by assisting with proposals, technical approaches, staffing plans, budgets, and client presentations.
• Monitor project performance and proactively manage schedule, budget, staffing, and risk.
• Promote TRC's strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company safety programs, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies including GPS, modern survey equipment such as robotic total stations, terrestrial laser scanning, UAVs, mobile mapping, GIS integration, cloud collaboration, and digital field workflows.
• Build and maintain strong client internal and external relationships through responsive communication and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RPLS) license in one or more U.S. states.
• Bachelor's degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited program (or equivalent combination of education and experience where permitted).
• Minimum five years of progressive professional surveying experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary survey projects.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, right of way and deed protraction, ALTA/NSPS standards, topographic surveying, construction surveying, easement and right-of-way surveying and exhibit and plat production.
• Experience using GPS, robotic total stations, digital data collection systems, and modern surveying workflows.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, GIS platforms, or equivalent software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred

• Multi-state professional licensure or ability to obtain additional licenses through comity.
• Experience supporting pipelines, electric transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy, transportation, or large utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience with UAV operations, terrestrial laser scanning, mobile LiDAR, hydrographic surveying, GIS integration, or reality capture technologies.
• FAA Part 107 certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credentials.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed survey teams.

Why Join TRC?
At TRC, you'll work on projects that improve the nation's critical infrastructure while collaborating with some of the industry's most respected professionals.
We invest in our people by providing opportunities to:

• Lead high-profile utility and infrastructure projects
• Work with industry-leading geospatial technologies
• Expand professional licensure across multiple states
• Mentor the next generation of survey professionals
• Collaborate across engineering, environmental, and geospatial disciplines
• Build a long-term career with one of North America's leading consulting firms

Physical Demands
This position combines office and field responsibilities. Candidates must be able to occasionally lift equipment up to approximately 40 pounds, walk several miles over uneven terrain, climb slopes, traverse wooded areas, and safely perform work at active construction sites and utility facilities.
Work Environment
Work is performed in office. Field assignments may involve travel throughout the United States and exposure to varying terrain and weather conditions including forests, wetlands, mountains, deserts, agricultural land, transmission corridors, pipeline rights-of-way, and active construction sites.
Candidates may encounter environmental conditions including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, mud, dust, uneven terrain, poison ivy, poison oak, insects, snakes, wildlife, and other natural hazards. Compliance with TRC's safety policies, client safety requirements, and the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative leader who is passionate about the surveying profession and committed to delivering exceptional client service. You thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and take pride in mentoring others while building strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams. You embrace innovation, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and consistently demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and a commitment to safety. You are motivated by opportunities to improve processes, leverage new technologies, and help shape the future of the surveying profession.
Technology You'll Use
At TRC, our survey professionals utilize industry-leading technologies to deliver accurate, efficient, and innovative survey and geospatial solutions. Depending on project assignments, you may work with GNSS/GPS systems, robotic and scanning total stations, terrestrial laser scanners, UAV and mobile LiDAR platforms, hydrographic survey equipment, digital levels, GIS applications, cloud-based collaboration tools, and reality capture technologies. Office workflows commonly include Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, and other advanced software used to process, analyze, manage, and deliver survey data for large-scale infrastructure projects. We encourage continuous learning and support the adoption of emerging technologies that improve safety, efficiency, and project delivery.
Projects You'll Help Deliver
As a Professional Land Surveyor at TRC, you will contribute to projects that strengthen and modernize critical infrastructure across North America. Our teams support natural gas and liquid pipelines, electric transmission and distribution systems, substations, renewable energy developments, carbon capture and sequestration facilities, transportation corridors, water and wastewater infrastructure, telecommunications, industrial facilities, and large-scale utility and energy programs. From planning and permitting through design, construction, and asset management, your work will provide the accurate geospatial foundation that enables our clients to safely and successfully deliver essential infrastructure for the communities they serve.
Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 7 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.
Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
Disclaimers
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
Salary Range
USD $50.00 - USD $80.00 /Hr.