Growing, Succeeding and Designing Our Future Together

We are looking for future team members who are excited to make an impact. As an employee-owned company, we are dedicated to the betterment of our clients, our communities, and our employees. Your contribution is key to the quality of service SMA delivers. Throughout your career with SMA, there will be opportunities for you to improve the skills you need to achieve your professional goals. We encourage you to explore innovative ways to develop solutions and collaborate with team members inside and outside the organization, providing a framework to help you succeed.

We don't just talk about being client-focused; the engineers, scientists, surveyors, technicians, and other professionals at SMA live and breathe it. After all, we are members of the communities we help.

SUMMARY:

Souder, Miller & Associates is seeking a full-time Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (Senior I/III) to support projects in New Mexico or Colorado. This role involves managing survey projects, reviewing plans, coordinating and scheduling field crews, preparing field materials, and processing survey data. The ideal candidate holds a professional surveyor license and demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills. A flexible work schedule is offered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of proposals and fee estimates for execution of small and large boundary surveys, stake out of subdivisions, conduct ALTA/ACSM Land Title survey, stake right-of-way and easements, and conduct topographic surveys.
• Experience in conducting small and large boundary surveys, stake out of subdivisions, ALTA/ACSM Land Title survey, stake right-of-way and easements, topographic surveys, and design data collection for engineering design projects.
• Management and scheduling of multiple survey crews and survey CADD technicians for tasks related to the above-mentioned project types.
• Oversight of surveys conducted by those under his/her supervision and professional review of all work for sealing/signing of survey deliverables.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D civil/survey software.
• Proficiency in Trimble GPS/RTK survey systems, Trimble Robotic Total Stations, and Trimble Business Center (TBC) software.
• Budget tracking of projects, Utilization report, Accounts Receivable.
• Ability to establish working relationships with engineering professionals for the purpose of executing projects collaboratively.
• Ability to work and communicate with Clients to resolve issues and solve problems.
• Responsible for job-specific quality system tasks as defined in the quality manual.
• Promote and adhere to the company Safety Plan.

Salary Grade $90,000- $120,000 (Year)

Travel up to 50%

Job Requirements

• A bachelor's Degree in Surveying or a related field is a plus.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the surveying industry as a Registered Professional Surveyor.
• This position requires registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in New Mexico or Colorado. Licenses in AZ, UT, and TX a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass the drug test.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Options (ESOP), Life/ADD/Short Term/Long Term Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Dependent Care.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness programs, flexible work schedule, Pet Insurance and ID Theft Protection.
• Paid Time Off, Jury Duty Pay.
• Tuition/Student Loan Reimbursement and Professional dues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able and willing to frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WHY SOUDER, MILLER & ASSOCIATES:

SMA has been inspiring engineers, surveyors, and scientists to deliver innovative solutions since 1985. SMA is the third largest engineering firm in New Mexico. Whether it is designing public roads and interstates, threading fiber-optic conduits in between underground utilities across an urban intersection, choosing the most effective method to remediate contaminated soil, master planning mixed development, or ensuring access to safe drinking water by identifying water sources and operating treatment facilities, our employees demonstrate their commitment to our clients by building a partnership and investing in the success of every project.