Land Surveyor

Job Title: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Location: New York / New Jersey (Hybrid) – 1 day per week in Haddonfield, NJ

Employment Type: Full-Time

About mcfa

We are a professional services firm in the Architecture/Engineering/ Construction (AEC) industry serving public and private sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our services include Strategy, Planning, Program Management & Construction Management. Our goal is to help every employee design a fulfilling career through aligning their individual passions/skills with the vision of the organization. Our mission is "Inspiring People and Places through Project Leadership and Project Development".

mcfa Core Values (LEADS)

• L ove (each other, mission, work)
• E ntrepreneurial (spirit of innovation)
• A ccountability (to ourselves, our clients, each other)
• D elight (customers and teammates)
• S tretch (individual and collective growth mindset)

How you'll get to contribute

The Professional Land Surveyor will be responsible for managing all aspects of land surveying projects throughout New York and New Jersey. The successful candidate will oversee field crews, prepare and certify survey deliverables, ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, and support business development efforts. This individual will serve as the Survey Manager and technical lead while collaborating closely with engineers, project managers, construction managers, and clients.

What you'll get to do

• Manage all phases of land surveying projects from proposal through final deliverables.
• Prepare, review, sign, and seal survey documents in accordance with New York and New Jersey licensing requirements.
• Supervise field crews and office survey technicians.
• Plan and coordinate boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, utility, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, industry standards, and company quality procedures.
• Review deeds, plats, easements, title reports, and legal descriptions.
• Prepare survey calculations, legal descriptions, plats, maps, and exhibits.
• Coordinate survey activities with engineering, environmental, and construction management teams.
• Utilize GPS, robotic total stations, terrestrial scanning, UAV data (where applicable), and other modern surveying technologies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and client communications.
• Mentor junior survey staff and assist with recruiting and developing the firm's surveying team.
• Support proposal preparation, fee development, and business development activities.
• Develop and maintain surveying standards, procedures, and quality control processes.

Who you are

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in New York and/or New Jersey.
• Ability to obtain reciprocal licensure in the neighboring state if not currently licensed in both.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of project management experience.
• Strong understanding of boundary law, land records research, and survey computations.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel throughout New York and New Jersey.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure in both New York and New Jersey.
• Experience with transportation, highway, bridge, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with DOT, Port Authority, municipal, and public agency surveying requirements.
• Experience working on construction staking and construction support services.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (preferred but not required).
• Experience with terrestrial laser scanning and mobile LiDAR technologies.

What's in it for you

Annual Paid Time Off

• Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours)
• Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours)
• Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa 's Holiday Schedule

"mcfa way" Bonus Program

• Following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.
• Incoming Growth Units: 10
• Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.

Healthcare & Insurance

• Eligible to participate in mcfa ’s family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of employment.
• mcfa contributes up to 75% shared cost, not to exceed $700 per month.
• Company paid life insurance plan (up to $100,000 per employee).
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Retirement

• You are eligible to participate in Company retirement plan (401k) on first day of employment with mcfa .

References and/or work samples may be requested.

This position is subject to client review and approval.

mcfa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. mcfa does not discriminate against any applicant or employee with regard to hiring, tenure of employment, promotion, transfer, selection for training, or any other terms or conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or national origin, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal law, or on any ground protected by state or local law in each area in which mcfa maintains facilities.

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