Project Surveyor

Company Description

Acorn Engineering, Inc. is a Maine-based, 100% employee‑owned firm specializing in civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape design, with offices in Portland, Kingfield, and Bangor. The firm is known for its expertise in urban redevelopment, civil/site design, municipal consulting, and construction administration for highway, marine, and rail facilities. Acorn focuses on land planning, restoring urban impaired watersheds, stormwater design, and implementing low impact development (LID) solutions.

At Acorn Engineering, Inc., we take pride in creating innovative, cost‑effective solutions tailored to meet our clients' specific needs.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role located in Portland, ME, for a Project Surveyor. The Project Surveyor will be responsible for conducting land surveying activities such as fieldwork, data collection, boundary analysis, and preparing survey drawings and reports. The role involves collaborating with engineers, designers, and staff in project planning and execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Additional tasks include utilizing CAD software for mapping, inspecting project sites, and providing support for permitting and construction activities.

• Proficiency in field surveying techniques, data collection, and boundary analysis
• Experience using CAD software and preparing survey drawings
• Understanding of land surveying principles, regulations, and industry standards
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Proficiency in interpreting technical plans, maps, and construction documentation
• A Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, or a related field is preferred
• Licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is advantageous