Senior Professional Land Surveyor

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Senior Professional Surveyor to join our growing team in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced survey professional to lead project delivery, mentor staff, build client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of our surveying practice throughout the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding region.

In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals across civil/site engineering, surveying, geotechnical engineering, water resources, environmental services, and construction inspection to support a diverse portfolio of commercial, municipal, infrastructure, and energy projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, route, and construction survey projects from proposal through final deliverable
• Develop project scopes, proposals, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans to support successful project execution
• Lead and mentor field and office personnel while fostering technical excellence, professional development, and team growth
• Perform QA/QC reviews of survey data, calculations, plats, and final deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, engineers, and government agencies throughout all phases of project delivery
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients while building and strengthening long-term professional relationships
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, networking, proposal development, and identification of new opportunities
• Partner with leadership to support succession planning, staff development, and the continued growth of CEC's surveying practice throughout the region

Why CEC?

• We’re 100% Employee-Owned, and all full-time employees can become owners within their first year
• Clear career path with opportunities to grow into senior project management, market leadership, technical leadership, or practice leadership roles
• Profitable, employee-centered culture: 55% of company profits are returned to our employees through our annual bonus pool
• Comprehensive benefits start on Day 1, including health, vision, dental, life, disability, pet insurance, FSA/HSA, and more
• 401(k) with company match plus up to 2% profit-sharing contribution, fully vested starting the first of the month after you join
• Collaborative, flexible workplace, with hybrid options that support work–life balance and professional autonomy
• Culture that values innovation, mentorship, community involvement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration

Qualifications

• 10+ years of land surveying experience
• Professional Land Surveyor (PS or PLS) license (WV or ability to obtain via reciprocity)
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey data processing software (e.g., Trimble Business Center)
• Deep understanding of GPS/GNSS, control networks, and modern survey methods
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and client expectations
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting sectors such as real estate, energy, and public/private infrastructure
• Experience with UAV, LiDAR, or remote sensing technologies is a plus 

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

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