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Licensed Land Surveyor / Experienced Survey Office Technician

CompanyPopli Design Group
LocationRochester
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 21, 2026
About The Company
Established in 1982, Popli Design Group (PDG) is an award-winning architectural, engineering, surveying, and construction services firm. We have grown from a one-person transportation engineering firm to a mid-sized, full-service architecture and engineering firm. PDG prides itself on maintaining a technical and administrative that is responsive to our clients’ needs and schedules. Our work includes educational, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and government clients at the federal, state, and local levels. Our wide range of services provides us the in-house capabilities to meet virtually all of our clients’ needs.
About the Role

Description

  Popli Design Group (PDG) is seeking full-time Licensed Land Surveyor or experienced Survey Technician for our Penfield, NY office. This position will report to the Director of Land Surveying and will primarily be an office role, performing boundary/right-of-way determination, data reduction and mapping.


Survey Office Technician or Licensed Land Surveyor – Responsibilities and skills to include, but not limited to:

  • Understanding of survey methodology and adjustments.
  • Review and adjust field data utilizing multiple software platforms.
  • Create terrain models in Bentley OpenRoads.
  • Reviewing/retracing right-of-way and property records.
  • Survey Drafting (i.e., Acquisition maps, topographic surveys, etc.)
  • Registration of terrestrial LiDAR data, and extracting pertinent data to CADD platform.
  • Ability to occasionally work in the field, when needed.
  • Good communication skills with field and office staff.

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years’ experience in land surveying
  • Valid Driver’s license required, with acceptable driving record.
  • Bachelors or Associates degree in Land Surveying, a plus
  • Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer, a plus.
  • Experience with NYSDOT survey procedures, a plus
  • Experience with Trimble robotics and GNSS, a plus
  • Experience with StarNet, a plus.
  • Experience with TBC, a plus.
  • Experience with terrestrial LiDAR, a plus
  • Experience with sUAS, a plus


About Popli Design Group (PDG)

PDG is a well-established multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that has been serving clients since 1982. With four decades of experience and expertise, we have evolved from a transportation engineering firm to a comprehensive, full-service organization with seven office locations in New York State. Our extensive portfolio of successful projects has earned us a trusted reputation among our clients.


PDG allows for flexibility in work hours and encourage work/life balance.


Popli Design Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.


Good faith salary range is provided, and salary package will be commensurate with experience.



Key Skills
Boundary DeterminationRight-of-Way DeterminationData ReductionMappingSurvey MethodologyData AdjustmentTerrain ModelingBentley OpenRoadsProperty Records ReviewSurvey DraftingLiDAR Data RegistrationCADD PlatformCommunication Skills
Categories
EngineeringConstructionTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This role involves performing boundary and right-of-way determination, data reduction, and mapping primarily from the office, utilizing multiple software platforms to review and adjust field data. Responsibilities also include creating terrain models, reviewing property records, and registering terrestrial LiDAR data for the CADD platform.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$82,000 - $110,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
170
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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