How to hire a licensed land surveyor

How to hire a licensed land surveyor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step licensed land surveyor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a licensed land surveyor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new licensed land surveyor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a licensed land surveyor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a licensed land surveyor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a licensed land surveyor that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of licensed land surveyors.

   Type of Licensed Land Surveyor	Description	Hourly rate
   Licensed Land Surveyor	Surveyors make precise measurements to determine property boundaries. They provide data relevant to the shape and contour of the Earth’s surface for engineering, mapmaking, and construction projects.	$15-35
   Party Chief	A party chief is a management position responsible for leading and guiding a program and providing leadership for its success. To fill this role, you will manage the program and provide overall technical expertise... Show more	$14-31
   Survey Party Chief	Survey party chiefs are individuals distinguished from an engineering technician class. The chiefs supervise land surveys, plan, and assess the proposed field survey projects... Show more	$14-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GPS
   • Complaint Investigations
   • Technical Assistance
   • Governmental Agencies
   • Health Care Facilities
   • Federal Regulations
   • Legal Descriptions
   • Behavioral Health
   • Boundary Surveys
   • Medicare
   • Division Management
   • Residential Facilities
   • CMS
   • Data Collectors

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   Responsibilities:

   • Collect, processes, analyzes and manages field data using GIS and spatial technologies.
   • Complete field work by inspecting dams, setting grade stakes, and updating property records using a Trimble R8 GNSS system.
   • Discipline of work include boundaries, topographical surveys, construction staking, mortgage surveys, and ALTA/ACSM surveys.
   • Provide complete boundary surveying services and prepare minor subdivisions.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your licensed land surveyor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A licensed land surveyor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, licensed land surveyors' average salary in nebraska is 51% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level licensed land surveyors earn 55% less than senior-level licensed land surveyors.
   • Certifications. A licensed land surveyor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a licensed land surveyor's salary.

   Average licensed land surveyor salary

   $49,947yearly

   $24.01 hourly rate

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   Entry-level licensed land surveyor salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a licensed land surveyor job description

   A good licensed land surveyor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a licensed land surveyor job description:

   Licensed land surveyor job description example

   Loureiro Engineering Associates has an immediate opening for a Connecticut-Licensed Surveyor in Groton, CT. Our goal is to employ the right individual to be a part of our team, working with experienced professionals who will help provide the formal training and mentoring needed to grow professionally and strive toward the opportunities that Loureiro can offer.
   Responsibilities:
   
   * Conduct project layout and construction surveying activities using survey equipment such as conventional and robotic total stations, levels, GPS;
   * Conduct survey computations and data collection including construction layout calculations, grade sheet computation, topographical/volume analysis and project datum conversion/transformation;
   * Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
   
   Requirements:
   
   * Position requires 3+ years of Earthwork, Underground Utilities and Road experience (CT Survey License required);
   * 4+ years of Construction Surveying;
   * Knowledge of construction layout, survey calculations and data collection;
   * Heavy civil construction experience;
   * Must observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management;
   * Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
   * Ability to work as a one-person crew utilizing robotic and GPS equipment.
   
   We are passionate about solving our clients' problems and dedicated to providing them with exceptional service. Our team is intellectually curious and self-driven to advance each activity we undertake with purpose and passion. If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
   
   Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. (Loureiro) is an employee owned (ESOP), full-service multi-disciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia. Loureiro' s areas of expertise include the integration of the highest quality engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory analytical, landscape architecture, and waste management services.
   
   EEO/AAP Statement Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right licensed land surveyor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with licensed land surveyors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit licensed land surveyors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your licensed land surveyor job on Zippia to find and recruit licensed land surveyor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit licensed land surveyors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new licensed land surveyor

   Once you've selected the best licensed land surveyor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new licensed land surveyor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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