Professional Land Surveyor

Job Description

JOB POSTING: DELAWARE-LICENSED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR

Position Title: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
Location: Delaware
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Surveying / Engineering
Reports To: Director of Geomatics

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and professionally licensed Land Surveyor to join our team in Delaware. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and performing land surveying assignments, establishing property boundaries, reviewing legal descriptions, conducting field surveys, and preparing accurate survey plans and technical documentation.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid Delaware Professional Land Surveyor license, strong technical expertise, and a thorough understanding of Delaware surveying laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, cadastral, and existing-conditions surveys.
• Establish and verify property boundaries, easements, rights-of-way, elevations, coordinates, and control points.
• Conduct field surveys using GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic total stations, digital levels, and related surveying technology.
• Review deeds, plats, legal descriptions, historical survey records, and other property documentation.
• Prepare, review, and certify survey plats, drawings, calculations, and technical reports as authorized by Delaware law.
• Ensure survey work complies with applicable Delaware statutes, regulations, professional standards, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, developers, contractors, attorneys, and government agencies.
• Supervise field crews and technical personnel, as applicable.
• Perform quality control of field measurements, calculations, mapping, and survey deliverables.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, client communications, and technical documentation.
• Identify and resolve boundary discrepancies, encroachments, and other surveying issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or AS Degree + 12 years of related experience or HS/GED + 14 years of related experience, including 2 years of leadership.
• Active, valid Delaware Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience performing professional land surveying services.
• Knowledge of Delaware property laws, boundary surveying principles, drainage requirements, and applicable surveying regulations.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or comparable surveying and drafting software.
• Experience with modern surveying instruments, GNSS technology, data collectors, and survey processing software.
• Valid US Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites, and as a condition of employment must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with land development, subdivision plans, construction layout, and boundary resolution.
• Familiarity with Delaware county and municipal permitting and recording requirements.
• Experience supervising survey crews and reviewing technical deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from initial fieldwork through final plan preparation and delivery.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not provided for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Compensation: 135000 to 155000 (USD) (YEARLY)