Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedule
• 401K Retirement Plan w/ Employer Contribution
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
• Professional Organization Memberships

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

• Design Engineer
• CAD Technician
• Construction Inspector
• Survey Technician
• Survey Crew Chief

Current Job Listings 2025

 

Grand Rapids Survey Department Manager

The Survey Department Manager at Hurley & Stewart – Grand Rapids will lead and manage a team responsible for executing a wide range of surveying projects. This role encompasses overseeing department operations, driving efficiency, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. The ideal candidate will cultivate a collaborative team environment, support staff development, and contribute to the overall growth and success of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to define survey specifications, project scope, and schedules in the greater Grand Rapids area.
• Develop project proposals, establish goals, and ensure alignment with QA/QC standards.
• Maintain regular client communication to ensure satisfaction and identify additional revenue opportunities.
• Review and sign contracts, manage change orders, and oversee project scope throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead daily survey operations and coordinate with field and office staff to ensure timely and quality deliverables.
• Conduct team meetings, track project progress, and resolve issues to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Mentor and support staff development within the survey department.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to optimize resource allocation and scheduling.
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, billing, collections, profitability analysis, and support broader financial planning initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in land surveying, with a strong track record of increasing responsibility and leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of surveying principles and practices, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, land divisions, subdivision plats condominiums, and construction staking.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in the use of modern surveying technologies and equipment, including total stations and GPS/GNSS systems.
• Well-versed in industry standards and regulatory requirements, including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and state-specific guidelines.
• Experienced in project management processes such as planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk assessment.
• Capable of interpreting complex engineering plans, legal descriptions, and survey data to ensure precision and regulatory compliance.

Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Proven leadership in managing teams and coordinating complex, multi-disciplinary survey projects.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, adept at resolving technical challenges in the field and office.
• Experienced in mentoring junior staff, fostering professional growth through hands-on guidance and support.
• Consistent track record of delivering high-quality survey projects on time and within budget, with strong client satisfaction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and professional approach.
• Self-driven leader who inspires and motivates teams to perform at their best.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging survey technologies, with a proactive approach to exploring, evaluating, and integrating new tools and methods into daily survey operations.
• Solid grasp of financial management, including budgeting, cost control, and revenue tracking.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive engagement and issue resolution.

 Qualifications:
Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics or equivalent.
• Registration as a Professional Surveyor or ability to become registered as a Professional Surveyor in the State of Michigan.

 

Civil Engineer / Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids Location

Hurley & Stewart Engineering is seeking a highly motivated individual to work on our energetic team as a Civil Engineer. This full time, hourly position requires an organized individual capable of practical thinking and problem solving for a variety of civil engineering projects. Tasks include civil engineering design, project coordination, road and utility design, site grading, storm water drainage design, and detailing.

Applicants must have a B.S. degree in engineering, a valid driver’s license, and AutoCAD knowledge. Training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-10 years of civil engineering design experience.

Hurley & Stewart is an established civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture consulting firm headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan with a new office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Opportunities exist to work at either office. We have a wide-range and growing list of both public and private clients. We offer a generous compensation package including health insurance, profit sharing and flexible hours.

 

Project Manager / Professional Engineer / Grand Rapids Location

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 5 years of experience required. We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to oversee projects and manage design staff. Your Project Manager skills would be the go-to person for all design staff that have questions regarding H&S standard protocols, use of the design tools, CAD operation, report writing/formatting and file management.  Responsibilities would include:

Project management of multiple projects

• Coordinating high level design criteria with project specific design staff prior to design implementation. Spending time daily with design staff to meet design criteria
• Develop new processes to encourage efficiency and accuracy of design process
• Preparing formal letters, reports, documents for submittals
• Use of stormwater design tools, HydroCAD (SCS tr-20 method, rational method), runoff spreadsheets, StormCAD, etc.
• Spend time daily with staff to assist them through the design process
• Experience in roadway design, site development, municipal and hydrologic required
• Oversee construction inspectors, surveyors and Geotech staff

Hurley & Stewart is an established civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture consulting firm headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan with a new office opening soon in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Opportunities exist to work at either office.  We have a wide-range and growing list of both public and private clients.  We offer a generous compensation package including health insurance, profit sharing and flexible hours.

 

Send qualifications to tsmith@hurleystewart.com