Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Organization: FRS & Associates
Date Posted: 9/24/26
Experience: 3-5 years
Position Type: Full-Time

Description & Nature of Work:

The Licensed Professional Land Surveyor will provide professional oversight and technical expertise for a variety of land surveying projects throughout Florida.

The position requires a strong understanding of boundary surveying, surveying principles, research of public and private records, legal descriptions, survey computations, field data, and preparation and review of final survey documents.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional who can effectively manage multiple projects, communicate with clients and staff, review the work of survey crews and CAD technicians, and take professional responsibility for completed surveying work.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee land surveying projects from initial assignment through completion.
Perform and/or review boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, right-of-way, and other professional surveys.
Analyze deeds, plats, easements, right-of-way documents, previous surveys, title information, and other public records to establish property boundaries.
Review and analyze field survey data, survey control, measurements, and survey computations.
Provide professional guidance and direction to survey field crews and CAD technicians.
Review field notes, sketches, survey data, calculations, drawings, and other project documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare, review, and certify survey plats, maps, legal descriptions, and survey exhibits as appropriate.
Prepare and review legal descriptions for easements, rights-of-way, acquisition parcels, boundary adjustments, and other property interests.
Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of surveying and mapping projects.
Ensure projects are completed in accordance with applicable Florida laws, regulations, surveying standards, and client requirements.
Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, contractors, attorneys, title companies, government agencies, and other professionals as required.
Assist with project scheduling, estimating, scope development, and technical proposals.
Provide technical support and guidance to field and office personnel.
Identify potential survey issues and communicate solutions to project managers and clients.
Maintain accurate and organized project records and documentation.
Participate in fieldwork when necessary to resolve technical issues or verify survey information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The PLS may be responsible for projects involving:

Boundary Surveys
ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
Topographic Surveys
Construction Surveys and Staking
As-Built Surveys
Right-of-Way Surveys
Easement Surveys
Subdivision Surveys and Plats
Hydrographic Surveys
Control Surveys
Route and Alignment Surveys
Property Research and Boundary Analysis
Legal Descriptions and Survey Exhibits
Large-Scale Construction and Development Projects

Qualifications & Experience:

Current Florida Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License.
Demonstrated professional experience in land surveying.
Strong knowledge of boundary surveying principles and practices.
Experience interpreting deeds, plats, easements, rights-of-way, title information, and other property records.
Experience preparing and reviewing legal descriptions and survey exhibits.
Ability to review field data, survey computations, drawings, and final surveys.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines.
Ability to work independently and effectively with field and office personnel.