Job Description

American Engineers Group, LLC (AEG), a SOCOTEC company, is a growing multidisciplinary engineering firm providing design, environmental, and surveying services to public and private sector clients. Following our recent acquisition by SOCOTEC, AEG is experiencing significant growth and expanding its service capabilities.

AEG a SOCOTEC company is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

We are seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead and grow our Survey Department in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. This leadership role is responsible for managing survey operations, overseeing staff, ensuring technical quality, and supporting business development efforts across transportation and land development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Survey Department, including field crews and office staff
• Oversee workload planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Mentor and develop junior survey staff and technicians
• Establish and maintain department standards, procedures, and QA/QC practices
• Provide responsible charge and signing/sealing of survey deliverables
• Oversee preparation and review of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and as-built surveys
• Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania standards and client requirements
• Coordinate with engineering and environmental teams on multidisciplinary projects
• Support PennDOT and municipal project requirements
• Assist with proposals, scope development, and fee estimates
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive surveying experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of boundary law and surveying principles
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania survey standards and PennDOT requirements
• Proficiency with survey software (Carlson, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D)
• Experience with CADD platforms (AutoCAD/Civil 3D; MicroStation a plus)
• Experience with GPS, total stations, and data collectors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing survey teams and multiple concurrent projects
• Familiarity with transportation and infrastructure projects
• Existing relationships with PennDOT, municipalities, or regional clients

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Leadership role within a growing and expanding organization
• Opportunity to help build and expand a survey practice
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment
• Professional growth and long-term career advancement

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.