California Licensed Land Surveyor

Blue View Builder•California City, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a California Licensed Land Surveyor to support residential, modular, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Southern California. This full-time hybrid field/office role involves boundary surveys, topographic mapping, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS surveys, records of survey, and legal descriptions. The position is based in Southern California, with San Diego, Orange County, or Riverside preferred, and requires travel to project sites as needed. Day trips are common, and occasional overnight travel may be required. Field schedules offer flexibility.

Requirements

Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license strongly preferred, or LSIT with a clear path to licensure and relevant experience.
At least 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 occasional travel beyond the region.
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.