Review Land Surveyor (Right of Way)

We are seeking an experienced Review Surveyor to serve as the agency's technical authority for right of way boundary control, survey review, and mapping analysis in support of federal land acquisition and infrastructure programs. This role will ensure all survey products meet federal and state standards, project requirements, and legal defensibility.

The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) with extensive experience in survey review for right of way acquisition, corridor projects, and eminent domain cases. In addition, the candidate will hold a Licensed State Land Surveyor (LSLS) specialized credential from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS).

Accurate and defensible survey work is the foundation of all right of way acquisition and eminent domain cases. The agency requires a senior-level Review Surveyor to safeguard legal integrity, reduce litigation risks, and ensure compliance across survey deliverables. The addition of this position will improve project efficiency, reduce contract costs, and strengthen technical oversight of complex right of way projects nationwide.

Review, verify, and approve survey plats, legal descriptions, and right of way maps prepared by in-house or contract surveyors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local survey standards, including boundary law, cadastral requirements, and right of way regulations.
• Provide authoritative technical recommendations to project managers, appraisers, engineers, and attorneys on survey and boundary matters.
• Serve as an expert witness in administrative or judicial proceedings involving boundary disputes, right of way acquisition, and eminent domain.
• Oversee quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of survey deliverables for accuracy, precision, and legal sufficiency.
• Develop and maintain survey policies, technical manuals, and guidance for right of way acquisition and management.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior survey staff and acquisition professionals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (engineering, appraisal, legal) to resolve complex land and right of way issues.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), active and in good standing in at least one of the following States, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and/or California.
• Licensed State Land Surveyor (LSLS) from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible land surveying experience, with at least 3 years in survey review for right of way projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in boundary analysis, legal descriptions, plats, easements, and corridor/right of way mapping.
• Strong understanding of federal land acquisition processes, eminent domain survey requirements, and cadastral law.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to non-survey audiences, both in writing and verbally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal or State agency experience in right of way or public infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) requirements as they relate to survey deliverables.
• Knowledge of GIS integration and digital survey data management.
• Prior testimony as an expert surveyor in eminent domain or boundary litigation.

Target salary range: $110k - 150k

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.