Ascent Geomatics Solutions · 2 weeks ago
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) - Colorado
Ascent Geomatics Solutions is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) for their Colorado operations. This senior technical role is responsible for the execution, quality assurance, and oversight of survey deliverables, focusing on ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and boundary resolution across multiple U.S. states.
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Responsibilities
Perform professional review, QA/QC, and certification of survey deliverables, including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, plats, boundary exhibits, and related documentation, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and client requirements
Support ALTA execution by reviewing requirements, resolving technical issues, and ensuring deliverables meet contractual and professional standards
Prepare or modify survey exhibits and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys in AutoCAD Civil 3D on a limited, as-needed basis to support project delivery, QA/QC, and schedule commitments
Perform boundary resolution and title-intensive survey work, including legal and record research, interpretation of survey records, and resolution of boundary conflicts for assigned projects
Ensure boundary determinations and supporting documentation are complete, defensible, and clearly documented
Review field data and survey records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, identifying deficiencies and coordinating corrections as needed
Ensure survey data, records, and deliverables are processed, organized, and stored in accordance with company standards and QA/QC requirements
Coordinate survey-phase activities for assigned projects, including task sequencing, information flow, and technical alignment with project requirements
Support timely handoff of survey deliverables to downstream project phases through clear documentation and coordination
Provide technical guidance and direction to survey technicians supporting assigned projects, including task clarification, feedback on work quality, and assistance with problem resolution
Collaborate with internal project teams as needed to support efficient execution of survey work
Assist with the consistent application and refinement of survey standards, workflows, and QA/QC procedures to support repeatable, high-quality outcomes
Perform other related duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the role as needed to support project and team objectives
Qualification
Required
Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the State of Colorado, in good standing
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional surveying experience, including significant responsibility for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and professional review and certification of survey deliverables
Demonstrated experience performing boundary analysis and title-related survey work, including legal and record research and defensible boundary determination
Demonstrated experience supporting survey projects from planning through delivery, including review of field data, QA/QC, and coordination of survey-phase activities
Comprehensive knowledge of land surveying principles, practices, and regulations, with demonstrated experience in boundary surveying and professional certification of survey deliverables
Demonstrated experience reviewing, executing, and certifying ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, including interpretation of survey requirements and coordination of supporting documentation
Strong technical proficiency in boundary analysis, legal and record research, title review, and resolution of boundary issues
Practical experience reviewing and QA/QC'ing survey data and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and defensibility prior to certification
Working knowledge of modern surveying technologies and workflows, including GPS/GNSS systems, total stations, and survey data processing environments
Ability to provide clear technical guidance and task direction to survey technicians supporting assigned projects
Sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability, particularly when balancing technical accuracy, defensibility, and schedule demands across multiple active projects
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate survey-phase activities and maintain clarity across parallel workloads
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain accountability for assigned work without the need for heavy oversight
Preferred
Ability to draft survey exhibits and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys in AutoCAD Civil 3D when needed to support project execution and quality
Ability to support large-scale or high-volume ALTA survey programs with consistent quality and defensible results
Ability to apply boundary and title judgment effectively in renewable energy, infrastructure, or utility-scale development projects
Ability to coordinate survey work across multiple jurisdictions or support projects in states beyond Colorado, with licensure coverage handled at the company level
Familiarity with survey data processing and drafting environments such as Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or comparable platforms
Exposure to GIS concepts and data formats (e.g., shapefiles, geodatabases, KMZ/KML) and experience coordinating survey data for downstream use
Ability to collaborate effectively in multi-discipline project environments where survey data supports engineering design, permitting, or regulatory submissions