Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) - Graduate Surveyor

Westwood Professional Services • Westminster, CO

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Surveyor to join their team. This position will assist Professional Surveyors with CAD production, boundary analysis, research, legal description and easement preparation, deliverables review, computations, and adherence to specific state statutes. This position will work under the responsible charge of a Professional Land Surveyor. The company's purpose is to create a better world for people through their work, transforming the energy grid, designing resilient infrastructure, and developing communities. They have over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation. Their approach revolves around people, with a commitment to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Their team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. They believe in fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality. They customize their technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet their clients' needs. They are partners in their clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are intrinsic to their identity. They are deeply invested in the communities they serve through projects and giving-back initiatives. Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms in 2025, and ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Requirements

• Surveyor in Training certification.
• Four-year degree preferred and/or 3-plus years of land survey field experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent judgment is essential.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects well.
• Civil 3D experience.

Nice To Haves

• Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff.
• Experience searching for/recovering Public Land Survey System monuments.
• Ability to travel and remain on a project site or other Westwood office for extended periods (must have the capability of self-funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed).

Responsibilities

• Assist Professional Surveyors with CAD production, boundary analysis, research, legal description and easement preparation, deliverables review, computation, and adherence to specific state statutes.
• Work with the Professional Surveyor to define project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Evaluate property boundaries in metes and bounds and public land survey states.
• Travel occasionally for courthouse research.
• Coordinate with field crews and office staff.
• Perform QA/QC checks.
• Stay current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware, and equipment.
• Ensure division, regional, and company policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level