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Apex Companies

National environmental consulting and engineering firm

Professional Licensed Surveyor

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Associate's
Somerset, PA, USA
RemoteRemote work is available, but regional availability is required for potential field visits.
Architecture & Civil Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Professional Land Surveyor license in Pennsylvania, or the ability to obtain Pennsylvania licensure through reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Eight or more years of progressive survey experience, including project management and supervision of survey personnel.
  • Strong knowledge of boundary law, deed interpretation, easements, ALTA/NSPS standards, and land development surveys.
  • Demonstrated experience managing topographic, boundary, construction, utility, transportation, and geospatial mapping projects.
  • Proficiency with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble GNSS equipment, and conventional survey instrumentation.
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, contractors, public agencies, and project team members.
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
  • A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Ability to occasionally perform field work, including traversing uneven terrain and lifting survey equipment when required.
  • Remote work is available, but the employee must be in the region for potential field visits.
  • Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, construction stakeout, as-built, and control survey projects from proposal through final deliverables.
  • Serve as Surveyor of Record and prepare, review, certify, and seal survey plats, maps, legal descriptions, and related documents in accordance with state regulations.
  • Direct and supervise survey field crews, UAV operations, and office technicians to ensure quality, safety, and project efficiency.
  • Establish, verify, and maintain survey control networks using GNSS, total stations, digital levels, and conventional survey methodologies.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of field data, calculations, CADD deliverables, and final survey products.
  • Conduct boundary analysis, deed research, title review, easement interpretation, and right-of-way investigations.
  • Coordinate survey activities with project managers, engineers, clients, contractors, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.
  • Review construction drawings and provide survey support for design, construction layout, and infrastructure projects.
  • Utilize and oversee data processing workflows using Carlson, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other geospatial software platforms.
  • Support aerial mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and UAV data acquisition and processing efforts.
  • Prepare project scopes, schedules, budgets, proposals, and technical reports while ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
  • Mentor and develop junior survey staff while promoting safe work practices and compliance with OSHA regulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with UAV mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and geospatial data collection technologies.
  • Additional licensure, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity, in Maryland, New Jersey, West Virginia, or Virginia.
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
  • Experience with PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, municipal, utility, energy, or land development projects.
  • Experience managing multidiscipline surveying and geospatial mapping programs.

About the company

Apex Companies provides environmental consulting and engineering services to public agencies and private clients across all 50 states. Its offerings include water resources management, environmental remediation, health and safety, compliance assurance, ESG advisory, and infrastructure engineering, delivering work from site assessments to managing complex projects. A key differentiator is the breadth of services across environmental, health and safety, and ESG, plus its ARTEMIS data-management platform that organizes environmental information for risk mitigation and lending. The company aims to help clients manage environmental risk, achieve regulatory compliance, and efficiently complete projects while expanding its national footprint.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Zweig named Apex a 2026 Hot Firm, ranking it No. 28.
  • March 2026 CWE acquisition expands California engineering reach and cross-sells immediately.
  • February 2026 Tully acquisition strengthens stormwater lifecycle services across Northern California projects.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid roll-up integration can dilute service quality and overload project managers by 2027.
  • The 2024 NRC report flagged a Severity III violation at Apex Companies.
  • PE ownership under Morgan Stanley Capital Partners pressures exits; stalled growth breaks the platform thesis.

What makes Apex Companies unique

  • Apex bundles water, environmental, and infrastructure work through one national platform.
  • ARTEMIS gives clients environmental data management and lending support across project lifecycles.
  • March 2026 CWE and Tully deals deepen California civil, water, and stormwater capabilities.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

20%
Apex Companies
Mar 18th, 2026
Apex Companies Acquires CWE

Apex Companies announced the acquisition of CWE, an award-winning civil infrastructure, water resources, and environmental engineering services firm with multiple offices in California.

Associated Press
Feb 17th, 2026
Apex Companies Acquires Tully, Inc.

Adds to Core Stormwater Strength and Enhances Ability to Deliver the Full Stormwater Lifecycle in Northern California

EIN News
Jan 5th, 2026
Raincatcher Advises AquaWorks DBO on Its Acquisition by Apex Companies

Raincatcher, a national mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving small to mid-size businesses, served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to AquaWorks DBO,

EIN News
Nov 3rd, 2025
Apex Companies Acquires Forsgren Associates, Inc.

Bolsters Engineering Depth and Extends Operational Presence in Intermountain West

EIN News
Nov 26th, 2024
Apex Acquires Weiler Engineering in Florida

Apex Companies, LLC has acquired Weiler Engineering Corporation, a Florida-based engineering firm. This acquisition enhances Apex's engineering capabilities and strengthens its presence in Florida. Weiler Engineering, with over 45 professionals, brings expertise in civil, structural, and utilities engineering. This move follows Apex's recent acquisitions of Johnson Engineering and Water Science Associates, further expanding its services in the municipal and private markets.