Ad Title:Professional Land Surveyor I Location: Durango Post Date: 07/21/26 Website:visit our website... Description: About the Position
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is looking to fill a Professional Land Surveyor position located in Durango. The purpose of this position is to be in “responsible charge” of the establishment of highway horizontal and vertical project control, the collection of topographic data (TMOSS), gathering of field boundary evidence relating to existing right-of-way (ROW) and private property lines, evaluation of deeds and survey documents, creation of plans (drawings) showing State Highway ROW, boundaries and dimensions of property parcels and easements. This position also creates property descriptions of parcels and easements.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Represent the Region 5 ROW/Survey Unit in scoping meetings with specialty units, consultants, local agencies, and other stakeholders;
Establishes horizontal and vertical control systems for highway projects using global positioning system (GPS) equipment and Trimble Business Center software;
Collects topography data for roadway design using CDOT's Terrain Modeling Survey System (TMOSS);
Prepares project control diagrams for horizontal and vertical control monuments;
Gather information about location and ownership of existing State Highway ROW and adjoining property by researching survey plats, ROW plans, county records, title commitments and field notes of governmental agencies.
In “responsible charge” of field surveys to determine location of ROW and other land boundaries;
Evaluates survey field notes, evidence and information by using mathematics, Bentley OpenRoads Designer software and laws pertaining to land surveying;
Compare written property and land survey records to physical surveys of property corners, control corners and topographical features and analyze this data to produce a mathematically and graphically correct model of property ownership;
Restores and upgrades land survey monuments to State and Federal standards;
Draft and submit monument records for Public Land Survey System (PLSS) monuments with the State of Colorado Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors;
Creates ROW plans by drawing, labeling and annotating ROW lines, property lines, highway centerlines, topography and other features using Bentley OpenRoads Designer software;
Create and certify descriptions for property to be acquired for highway purposes, according to Colorado statutes and CDOT Manuals;
Certify with professional seal all work performed under position's responsible charge.
Trains field crews in the use of surveying equipment, proper survey methods and techniques for collecting/analyzing data.
Researches and provides archived ROW plans/survey documents to CDOT Staff and the Public;
Abides by all safety regulations, policies and procedures;
Attends and completes required safety training;
Other job duties as assigned.
Ad Title:Survey and Right of Way Manager Location: Lakewood Post Date: 08/21/26 Website:visit our website... Description: The Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) is hiring a Survey and Right of Way Manager, under either the Supervisory Land Surveyor (GS-1373-13) or Supervisory Civil Engineer (GS-0810-13) job series, located in beautiful Lakewood, CO.
How to Apply: Complete an USAJOBS Application About the Role & Ideal Candidate As the Survey and Right of Way Manager, you will lead a team that collects land survey data and secures the land rights to build infrastructure for National Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Refuges. Since the 1900s, Federal Lands Highway has delivered innovative transportation solutions in complex, unique environments. Join our team and make a difference! Learn more: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/careers. We work where you play! The ideal candidate for this position is a senior career land surveyor or civil engineer with extensive experience supervising land surveyors and survey technicians performing field surveys, researching property boundaries, preparing right-of-way documents, and conducting utility coordination for transportation improvement projects. You will also:
● Plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise the survey, mapping, right-of-way, and utility coordination activities for the Division.
● Estimate and manage the technical scope, schedule, and budget for project activities.
● Lead the refinement of standard operating procedures and quality control measures.
● Lead the implementation of new technology.
● Ensure measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
Ad Title:Survey Practice Lead Location: Fort Collins Post Date: 09/12/26 Website:visit our website... Description: Lamp Rynearson, a respected engineering, land planning, and land surveying firm—is seeking a Survey Department Manager or an experienced Survey Project Manager to lead our established surveying team in Fort Collins. This role offers the chance to showcase your expertise while continuing to grow a strong, well-supported survey group.
Key responsibilities include leading and coordinating the survey team to deliver projects within technical, budget, and schedule expectations; reviewing work for regulatory and company compliance; preparing estimates and project plans; maintaining communication with internal and external clients; collaborating with other disciplines; and supporting marketing efforts. You’ll also benefit from working closely with our survey teams in other offices. more info...
