Geomatics/Survey Leader

Position Summary NV5 is looking for a Leader to join our West Coast Geomatics team. In this role, you will lead operations in our Washington service area while supporting Geomatics staff across other Mountain West and Pacific Northwest locations. The position can be based in one of our offices in Bothell, Olympia, Seattle, or Vancouver, WA.

As part of our growing West Coast Geomatics team, you will help expand our Washington and Pacific Northwest operations, oversee professional review of work products, manage office and field production, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will also support business development efforts across multiple business units, including preparing scopes of work, fee estimates, proposals, and fostering strong client relationships.

If you are ready to make an impact and grow with us, we look forward to hearing from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise project survey teams across urban, rural, and remote areas of Washington and the Pacific Northwest, including scheduling, coordination, and daily operations.

• Manage diverse project types, including:

• Control, Boundary, Subdivision, ALTA, Topographic & Design surveys

• 3D Scanning and Modeling

• Aerial Mapping Control and UAV LiDAR & Imagery surveys

• Construction Staking (site development and highway)

• Bathymetric Surveys

• Oversee project management activities, including business development, quality control, project tracking, and client communication.

• Provide professional and technical oversight, guidance, and mentorship to team members.

• Monitor projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring compliance with technical and contractual requirements.

• Perform quality control checks on computations and final deliverables.

• Conduct project research, logistics planning, and review plats and legal descriptions.

• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and project-specific safety plans.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements To successfully perform this role, the individual must be able to meet each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The qualifications listed below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Licensing

• Washington Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) registration required, or ability to obtain within 6 months. CFedS certification and PLS registration in adjacent states are highly desirable.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics (surveying) or a related program preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years in surveying and mapping, plus at least three (3) years of project management experience.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Trimble survey equipment and software preferred.
• Experience with Civil3D (Version 2022 or newer); MicroStation Open Roads is a plus.
• Ability to interpret survey drawings, plans, and specifications.

Knowledge

• Principles of monumentation, staking, and marking.
• Advanced understanding of local survey laws, surveying principles, techniques, and procedures, as well as occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Communication

• Strong interpersonal skills with effective written and verbal communication abilities.

Work Environment

• Ability to work productively and positively in both field and office settings.

Other Requirements

• Consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability standards.

The pay range for this position in Washington is $130,000 to $180,000 per year. Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate.

Benefits NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world. Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.