[Hiring] Professional Land Surveyor @SAM, LLC

Role Description

At SAM, we're always looking to connect with experienced Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) who are passionate about delivering high-quality work, mentoring others, and helping grow our business.

• Lead and oversee a variety of land surveying projects from planning through final deliverables, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Serve as the Professional Land Surveyor of Record, reviewing and certifying survey documents in accordance with applicable state laws and professional standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to office and field staff, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Review and interpret deeds, plats, title commitments, easements, legal descriptions, and other property records to support boundary determinations.
• Oversee the preparation and review of survey deliverables, including boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, plats, legal descriptions, and as-built surveys.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, project managers, contractors, and public agencies to ensure successful project execution and exceptional client service.
• Support project planning by assisting with scopes of work, budgets, schedules, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Mentor and develop survey professionals by sharing technical knowledge, providing coaching, and promoting professional growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, implement new technologies, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support business development efforts by building client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and representing SAM within the industry.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the continued growth and success of the surveying practice.
• Provide QA/QC review of final project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, or another western state.
• Demonstrated experience leading land surveying projects and coordinating office and field teams.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, survey principles, legal descriptions, plats, and applicable surveying standards.
• Experience with one or more of the following: boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, route surveys, construction staking, utility surveys, transportation, land development, or public infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other surveying software; experience with Trimble Business Center, MicroStation, GIS, LiDAR, or reality capture technologies is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor technical staff and contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships is preferred.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support projects, clients, or business development activities as needed.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being.
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families.
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program.
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks.
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms.