About Us
About Urban Terrain
Urban Terrain was founded in 2017 by Professional Land Surveyor Amy Hopkins after more than two decades working in the Pittsburgh surveying industry. The firm was built on a straightforward idea: provide accurate, dependable surveying services that help project teams move forward with confidence.
Before launching Urban Terrain, Amy served in the United States Marine Corps and spent 20 years with a Pittsburgh-area surveying firm. Those experiences shaped the discipline, attention to detail, and commitment to service that guide the company today. The name Urban Terrain itself is a reference to Amy’s time in the Marines: a military term describing developed environments made up of buildings, infrastructure, and transportation systems. Today, that same focus applies to the complex built environments Urban Terrain surveys across Pennsylvania and New York.
Urban Terrain works with engineering firms, developers, contractors, attorneys, and other project partners who rely on accurate information to support planning, design, permitting, and construction.
Amy Hopkins, PLS
Amy Hopkins is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in both Pennsylvania and New York with extensive experience supporting commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Over the course of her career, she has worked closely with developers, energy companies, and multidisciplinary project teams to provide surveying and mapping services that support complex projects.
Her work frequently involves coordinating with land managers, regulatory specialists, geologists, and drilling engineers to ensure surveying data aligns with broader project requirements. Amy also brings specialized expertise in ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and has provided expert witness testimony in boundary dispute cases.
Amy was named Surveyor of the Year by the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors in 2016. She is an active member of the National Society of Professional Land Surveyors (NSPS), Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), and the Pittsburgh Women’s Business Network (WBN). She is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Our Approach
At Urban Terrain, surveying is more than collecting measurements—it is about providing the reliable information that allows projects to move forward with clarity. The team places a strong emphasis on communication, careful research, and anticipating potential issues early in the process so clients receive complete and dependable results.
This commitment to accuracy, service, and professionalism continues to guide every project Urban Terrain undertakes.
What We Do:
ALTA/NSPS Land Title
Surveys
Boundary Surveys
Topographic Surveys
Subdivision Plans
Elevation Certificates
Easements and Rights of Way
Legal Descriptions
Expert Witness Testimony
