Registered Land Surveyor

STV is seeking a Registered Land Surveyor to lead and manage geomatics and land surveying activities for a wide range of infrastructure and site development projects in the Georgia. This role requires strong technical expertise, sound professional judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex surveying assignments from concept through completion.  The selected candidate can work out of our Chattanooga, TN, Acworth, Duluth, or Midtown Atlanta, Georgia offices.  The candidate will support our regional expansion efforts beyond Georgia, supporting work in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Florida, South and North Carolina, and Virginia. 

The ideal candidate brings a balance of old-school boundary savvy and modern survey technology—someone who can run a crew, manage clients, and still spot an error before it ever reaches a plan set.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage all surveying and geomatics activities for assigned projects
• Serve as Project Manager for survey projects, including staff coordination, budgets, schedules, and client communication
• Establish project scopes, fee estimates, schedules, and resource requirements
• Coordinate and oversee field crews and Survey/CAD Technicians
• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction stakeout surveys
• Utilize modern survey technologies including electronic instruments, field data collectors, and drone/UAS applications
• Perform field checks and ensure quality control of all survey deliverables
• Review and certify survey plans, plats, and legal descriptions
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, professional standards, and STV quality procedures
• Mentor and supervise junior survey staff, promoting professional growth and technical excellence
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and project teams across STV’s multidisciplinary practices

Required Skills & Experience

• Georgia Registered Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) license (active and in good standing with ability to obtain Tennessee, Alabama, and other state licensure as requested)
• Extensive experience in boundary, topographic, and construction stakeout surveying
• GDOT Experience is a plus
• Strong proficiency with:
  • Electronic survey instruments and GPS systems
  • Field data collectors
  • AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently
• Proven experience leading survey teams and coordinating field and office efforts
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply creativity, foresight, and sound professional judgment
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction and internal coordination

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.