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How much do rpls jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for rpls in the United States is $51,283.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $58,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Where do land surveyors make the most money?

Land surveyors tend to earn higher salaries in regions with a strong construction, engineering, or infrastructure development industry, often in areas with high demand for real estate and development projects. Experience, certifications, and specialization in advanced surveying techniques or tools like GPS and GIS can also increase earning potential. Salaries vary based on local economic factors and project complexity.

What is an RPLS job?

An RPLS (Registered Professional Land Surveyor) is responsible for measuring and mapping land to establish property boundaries. They analyze survey data, prepare legal descriptions, and ensure compliance with regulations. RPLSs often work with engineers, architects, and government agencies on land development projects. This role requires licensure, which involves education, experience, and passing a state-administered exam.

How much does an RPLs make?

The salary of an RPLs (Recognized Prior Learning Specialist) varies depending on experience, location, and industry, but typically ranges from $40,000 to $70,000 annually. RPLs often work in education or training environments, assessing prior learning and qualifications, and may require relevant certifications or experience in adult education or assessment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Rpls position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an RPLS (Registered Professional Land Surveyor), you need expertise in land surveying principles, boundary analysis, and knowledge of legal surveying standards, typically backed by a state-issued RPLS license. Mastery of surveying equipment, CAD software, and GIS systems is crucial, alongside a solid understanding of technical documentation. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication are soft skills that differentiate top performers in this field. These skills ensure accuracy, legal compliance, and effective collaboration on complex land development or construction projects.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an RPLS?

An RPLS typically plans and conducts land surveys, analyzes land records, prepares legal boundary descriptions, and verifies the accuracy of survey data. They are responsible for overseeing field crews, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and coordinating closely with architects, engineers, and clients. Reports and survey maps are prepared using specialized software, and RPLS professionals often interpret deeds or resolve boundary disputes. This role offers a dynamic mix of office-based analysis and outdoor fieldwork, providing variety throughout the workweek.

What do RPLs do?

RPLs, or Recognized Prior Learning assessors, evaluate individuals' existing skills and knowledge to determine if they meet specific job or qualification requirements. They review evidence such as work experience, training, and certifications, often using standardized assessment tools, to validate prior learning for credit or qualification purposes.

Is AI going to replace surveyors?

AI technology is increasingly used to assist surveyors by automating data collection, processing, and analysis, but it is unlikely to fully replace surveyors who require expertise in fieldwork, interpretation, and decision-making. Human surveyors are essential for tasks that involve complex judgment, site assessment, and client interaction. AI tools serve as complementary resources to improve efficiency and accuracy in surveying work.
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Survey Manager/RPLS

Survey Manager/RPLS

HUITT-ZOLLARS

El Paso, TX โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Description:

Survey Manager/RPLS


Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Survey Manager/RPLS in our El Paso, Texas office. This role will lead and manage the El Paso survey department, including survey staff, project delivery, scheduling, and project budgets. The Survey Manager/RPLS will also collaborate with and support other Huitt-Zollars offices and project teams, providing surveying expertise and additional project capacity as workload and project needs require.


Location: El Paso, Texas

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours
Compensation Type: Salary
Registration(s): Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) registration required


Duties:

  • Manage several survey projects simultaneously which include scheduling, staffing and budgets.
  • Prepare scope of services and detailed project budget for multiple projects.
  • Ensure technical quality, scheduling, and profitability of projects.
  • Act as primary client contact and build relationships with clients.
  • Negotiate scope and fees of projects with clients and follow up on billing/collections.
  • Conduct marketing of surveying and engineering services and business development to obtain additional survey projects.
  • Prepare proposals, cost estimates, plats, legal descriptions, topographic surveys, right of way maps, ALTA, etc.
  • Ensure QA and QC review is complete.
  • Manage survey staff and mentor them to develop professionally.

Qualifications:

  • Registered Professional Land Surveyor.
  • Minimum 10 years of professional land surveying experience, including at least 5 years managing survey projects and survey staff.
  • Office production experience including boundary, topographic and construction surveying.
  • Business development experience.
  • Knowledge in MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or Trimble Access, is a plus.
  • Passion for building client relationships, marketing surveying, and engineering services.
  • Strong desire to build a positive culture among staff.

Project Manager (PM) Role Annual Performance Goals & Expectations:

  • Having a deep understanding of how your work and contributions as a co-owner add to Huitt-Zollarsโ€™ mission and core values.
  • Maintaining expected Effective Labor Multiplier (ELM) on sum of all associated projects.
  • Consistently upholds business processes including timely monthly A/Rโ€™s, invoicing, timekeeping, resource forecasting, percent completes, etc.
  • Achieves personal sales goal.
  • Achieves stated target personal utilization goal for PM.
  • Understands, follows and ensures quality control measures and risk management measures are being applied and adhered to projects and daily operations.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollarsโ€™ Core Value Competencies.


About Huitt-Zollars:

  • Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
  • Located in more than 20 locations throughout 11 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • MDLive Telehealth
  • Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
  • Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
  • Term Life / AD&D insurance
  • Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
  • Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, type/key-in data
  • May lift and carry up to 50 pounds, hike up and down steep slopes carrying up to 50 pounds of survey equipment
  • The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
  • Employee may be asked to walk on uneven terrain
  • May work in extreme weather conditions
  • Bend, squat, dig monument holes, pound in stakes and rebar monuments
  • Carry and use brush cutting equipment
  • May drive survey vehicle

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.


Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #survey #RPLS #ESOP #registeredsurveyor #surveyor #IND

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