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Accurate data is the top priority for our Geomatics team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data and define land boundaries. We provide our clients a full range of Geomatics, surveying, and mapping services. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Land Surveyor to join the Survey & Mapping team Fairfax, VA or Laurel, MD. In this role, you will ensure the preparation of accurate, complete and value-added survey work products to consistently meet clients' project goals.
This opportunity offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. The Survey Manager will be familiar with boundary survey principles and Record Maps, Surveys and ALTAs. You are self-motivated and could work independently and/or supervise field crews to collect data utilizing GPS/GNSS and conventional survey techniques as well as perform data reduction and drafting of the final survey product.
You will ensure the preparation of accurate, complete and value-added survey work products to consistently meet clients' project goals. As a registered professional land surveyor, you have the authority to sign and seal survey documents prepared by you or performed under your direct supervision. Upon signing and sealing, surveyors take full professional responsibility for that work. This position works on assignments that are complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Sign and seal survey documents.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates the technical aspects of projects. May manage survey projects.
• Engages regularly with clients to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance, and identify other business opportunities.
• Serves as the leader on the team. Coordinates activities of field crews, including providing job assignments, information, direction, and daily checking of work product.
• Assists with business development, proposal preparation, project management, and final review for all surveys prepared (QA/QC).
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Effective leader and communicator with team and clients.
• Excellent cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team, and training, coordinating, and leading others in accomplishing work activities.
• Requires advanced knowledge of local survey laws, surveying principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Demonstrates intermediate to advanced skills in survey processing software.
• Working knowledge of relevant technical software including AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Demonstrates strong math skills, including algebra and trigonometry.

Education and Experience

• Licensed in Land Surveying or equivalent licensure in Virginia, Maryland.
• 6+ years of Land Survey experience.
• Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
About Us
Strong communities don't just happen. They're thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.
If you're passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
About the Team
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements