Job Title: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Location: Vancouver, WA
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Principal

Job Summary

We are seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to join our growing engineering firm. This role involves performing and overseeing a variety of land surveying services in support of transportation, utility, residential subdivision, and commercial site development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and as-built surveys
• Conduct field surveys using GPS, robotic total stations, GNNS receivers, drones, and other modern surveying equipment
• Prepare and review survey calculations, plats, legal descriptions, and survey deliverables
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Ensure survey work complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Oversee field crews as needed and provide technical guidance
• Assist with project scoping, scheduling, and budget coordination
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation
• Support business development efforts, including client meetings and proposal input (as appropriate)

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Oregon and Washington
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum 6 years of land surveying experience
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, boundary law, and mapping standards
• Proficiency with survey software such as Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, etc.
• Experience with GPS and conventional survey methods
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform fieldwork

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Self-motivated with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team

Who We Are

Standridge Inc. is a well-established and growing Civil Engineering, Land Use Planning, and Land Surveying firm located in downtown Vancouver. We work together to energize our ideas and create amazing places.

We value every employee and provide the opportunity to grow, to learn and to mentor others. We do the fun team building stuff, but the real joy you will experience comes from being recognized for your amazing talent, working with an awesome team, having the right tools that you need in order to do your job, and knowing that you are part of a group that creates beautiful places.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid Holiday/Vacation/ Sick Leave
• Health Insurance – Medical/Dental/Vision
• Long & Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Training, Continuing Education, and Advancement Opportunities
• 401k and Roth with company matching

Potential salary range: $90,000 - $140,000

The salary range represents the typical range for this position. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.