California Licensed Land Surveyor
About The Position
We are seeking a California Licensed Land Surveyor to support residential, modular, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Southern California. This hybrid field and office role includes boundary surveys, topographic mapping, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS surveys, records of survey, and legal descriptions. The role requires travel to project sites as needed throughout Southern California and occasionally beyond; day trips are common, with occasional overnight travel possible. The position is full-time, with flexibility for field schedules, and is based in Southern California, with San Diego, Orange County, or the Riverside area preferred. The surveyor will perform or supervise field work, prepare and review survey deliverables, coordinate with project stakeholders, and help manage project schedules, field crews, proposals, estimates, and client communications. All work must comply with California professional land surveyor standards, local agency requirements, and company quality procedures.
Requirements
- Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license strongly preferred, or LSIT with a clear path to licensure and relevant experience.
- 5+ years of progressive land surveying experience in California, including boundary, topographic, and construction staking work; Southern California experience preferred.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, survey data processing software, GPS/GNSS workflows, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong knowledge of California land surveying laws, practices, and mapping standards.
- Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record, and ability and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with LiDAR, drone/UAV surveying, or GIS applications.
- Prior project management or crew leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform and/or supervise field surveys using Total Station, GPS/GNSS, digital levels, and related equipment for boundary, topographic, control, and construction staking work.
- Conduct title research and boundary analysis, and resolve discrepancies in accordance with the California Land Surveyors’ Act and Subdivision Map Act.
- Prepare, review, and stamp Records of Survey, Corner Records, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, subdivision maps, legal descriptions, and exhibits.
- Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control networks; prepare construction staking calculations, cut sheets, and as-built documentation.
- Coordinate with in-house engineers, architects, contractors, clients, and public agencies.
- Manage survey project schedules and coordinate field crews.
- Travel to project sites across Southern California as required, with day trips common and occasional overnight travel possible.
- Ensure work complies with California Professional Land Surveyor standards, local agency requirements, and company quality procedures.
- Support proposals, cost estimates, and client communication for surveying scopes.
Benefits
- Performance or project-based bonuses of 5–15% of base.
- Vehicle allowance, company vehicle, or mileage reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and licensure support.
- Pension.
- Employee discount.
- Per diem or expense reimbursement for overnight trips.
- Flexible scheduling for field work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
