Professional Land Surveyor in Salt Lake City

Date Posted: Monday, December 15, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Professional Land Surveyor to join our growing team.  This individual will possess the ability to analyze and interpret survey records and documents, identify problems and envision solutions, and develop deliverables using state of the art technology in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • You’ll lead and manage survey efforts for DOT and public works projects, with responsibilities such as:
  • Managing topographic, ROW, LiDAR, UAV, boundary, and construction layout surveys
  • Preparing and reviewing legal descriptions, ROW maps, and survey deliverables
  • Working directly with engineers and project managers on highway and infrastructure design
  • Ensuring compliance with UDOT, FHWA, and local standards
  • Guiding survey teams and mentoring junior staff (as interested)
  • Supporting proposals and helping identify new project opportunities.
  • Implementing and maintaining QA/QC for survey documents and data

Qualifications:

  • Active Utah PLS license (or ability to obtain within 1 year)
  • 5+ years of land surveying experience, with some leadership or PM responsibilities
  • Strong understanding of transportation, ROW, and boundary survey work
  • Experience with Trimble/Leica, Civil 3D, or similar platforms
  • Knowledge of Utah survey and mapping requirements (county, UDOT, or municipal)
  • Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Ability to manage projects independently and work directly with clients

Benefits:

  • Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
  • Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
  • Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
  • Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Curt Foley directly at 701.781.8608  Resumes may be confidentially sent to curt.foley@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.