Land Surveyor/Mapping Expert

Stantec•Irvine, CA

10d

About The Position

Stantec is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor to join its Infrastructure group. The role oversees mapping-related projects for public and private land development, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, and control surveys, land descriptions, and subdivision mapping. It involves managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and financial performance; supervising technical office and field staff; performing survey calculations and map checks; researching title data and record drawings; preparing property boundary descriptions for legal documents; coordinating with clients and other professionals; signing and sealing survey documents; and performing quality control and quality assurance. The position requires a California-licensed Professional Land Surveyor, advanced knowledge of local survey laws and practices, relevant technical software and field equipment knowledge, and supervisory experience. The typical work setting is an office environment, using computers and remaining sedentary for extended periods.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the state of California.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, including directing workloads, developing staff, and completing performance assessments.
Advanced knowledge of local survey laws, surveying principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
Proficiency in relevant technical software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and/or equivalent.
Working knowledge of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations.
Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
Strong math skills, including algebra and trigonometry.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 8 years of land surveying experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee mapping-related work on boundary, topographic, ALTA, and control surveys, land descriptions, and subdivision mapping for public and private land development projects.
Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets.
Oversee financial details and performance of survey projects and tasks.
Supervise assigned technical office and field staff.
Perform survey calculations, analysis, final map checking, title-data abstracting, and record-drawing research.
Write property boundary survey descriptions for deeds, leases, and other legal documents.
Coordinate survey efforts with clients and other professionals within Stantec.
Sign and seal survey documents.
Perform survey project quality control and quality assurance.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.