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Surveyor in Training (S.I.T.)

Houston, TX · On-site

T. * 1+ year of successful job-related professional drafting experience in the surveying industry; Applied CAD experience. * Proven and demonstrated professional skill sets to include, but not ...

PMM CONSULTING ENGINEERS CORP

Surveyor

Miami, FL · On-site

An incumbent in this position works under the supervision of the Senior Professional Surveyor and ... and drafting survey drawings. Certification (Desired but not required) * Certified Surveyor ...

Fieldstone Land Consultants, PLLC

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Survey Technician / Drafter

Milford, NH · On-site

... professional survey deliverables. What You'll Do · Prepare boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, subdivision, and construction survey drawings. · Process and draft survey data using Carlson software ...

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Project Land Surveyor

Parsippany, NJ

... professional judgment in resolving surveying, mapping, and geospatial challenges. In this role, you ... Write and/or review drafting and CAD file production, draft survey maps, proposals, written ...

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Project Land Surveyor

Princeton, NJ

... professional judgment in resolving surveying, mapping, and geospatial challenges. In this role, you ... Write and/or review drafting and CAD file production, draft survey maps, proposals, written ...

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Project Land Surveyor

Blacklick, OH · On-site

... professional judgment in resolving surveying, mapping, and geospatial challenges. In this role, you ... Write and/or review drafting and CAD file production, draft survey maps, proposals, written ...

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Project Land Surveyor

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

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Cleveland, OH

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Parsippany, NJ · On-site

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional draft surveyor in the United States is $74,746.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional Draft Surveyor vs Land Surveyor?

AspectProfessional Draft SurveyorLand Surveyor
CredentialsTypically requires a drafting or surveying certification, often with a professional licenseRequires a degree in surveying or geomatics, with licensing in many regions
Work EnvironmentWorks mainly in offices and drafting rooms, with site visits for measurementsPrimarily outdoors, conducting field measurements and boundary surveys
Industry UsageUsed in construction, engineering, and land development projects for detailed plansUsed for boundary determination, topographic mapping, and land division

The Professional Draft Surveyor focuses on creating detailed survey drawings and plans, often based on field data collected by land surveyors. While both roles require surveying knowledge, the Draft Surveyor emphasizes drafting and plan preparation, whereas the Land Surveyor conducts field measurements and boundary surveys. Both are essential in land development and construction projects, but their daily tasks and credentials differ.

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Professional Land Surveyor

Herbert E. MacCombie, Jr., P.E. Consulting Engineers & Surveyors, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$80K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Prospective candidates will have to drafts survey documents, manages timelines, communicate with clients, contractors, and field/office personnel. Candidates must be able to handle a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment, as well as training associates. Candidates will be thoroughly involved in developing project scopes and proposals, including maintaining budgetary responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Professional Land Surveyor Licensure – multi-state preferred but not required.

• 10 - 15 years field/office surveying experience in boundary, land development, and construction projects preferred.

• Possess field experience in data collection and instrument operation, maintenance, and calibration.

• Experience working with local municipalities.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3D.

• Familiarity with GPS equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reduce and process field notes, sketches, checklists, and digital data in required formats for Engineers, Project Managers, Land Surveyors, and Drafting personnel.

• Maintenance of Field Books and files including all sketches, traverses, and benchmark data.

• Research legal and survey records to obtain information about property boundaries, including Deeds, Easements, Title Reports, Property Vacations, Dedications, Rights-of-Way, etc.

• Work with field and office personnel, both as a team member and independently, to produce Record of Surveys, ALTA/NSPS Surveys, Boundary Line Agreements, Boundary Line Adjustments, Easement Exhibits, and any document required for project completion.

• Comprehend standard and complicated legal descriptions and produce legal descriptions when necessary.

• Resolve boundaries using accepted boundary and legal principles.

• Perform topographic surveying and construction staking.

Benefits Offered

• 401K, Medical, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation.

Company Description

Company Description
Herbert E. MacCombie, Jr., P.E., Consulting Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. (HEM Engineering) is a civil engineering and land surveying firm with expertise in subdivision and land development design consulting in support of clients undertaking various types and sizes of residential, commercial, and institutional development. In addition to private consultant services, HEM also represents nine (9) municipalities and authorities throughout Delaware and Chester Counties. Started in 1973, HEM Engineering operated as a multi-generation family-owned company and is now an employee-owned partnership that maintains an excellent reputation for engineering expertise and honesty, which are tenets of the company to this day.