Land Surveyor
About The Position
The Land Surveyor is responsible for land surveying activities, including pre-construction and as-built surveys, earthwork and volumetric calculations, field-note reduction, balancing level runs, and boundary and sectionalized land breakdown. The position interprets and retraces land and legal descriptions, prepares Parcel Maps and Records of Surveys, and performs other assigned duties. The role interprets, reviews, and reduces survey field data—including standard survey data, scanned data, photogrammetry, and point clouds—and prepares survey calculations and notes for projects. It provides technical survey expertise to construction and design personnel and coworkers, supports accurate boundary resolution, and serves as a troubleshooting liaison for engineering plans and field notes. The position also coordinates and provides direction in the absence of the leader, represents the department on projects and in meetings, and interfaces with consulting surveying firms and internal customers. The position requires an EAC/ABET-accredited bachelor's degree or Board-approved equivalent and eight years of survey experience. Candidates without a degree must have at least 12 years of related experience as a Land Technician or in a similar capacity. Nevada Professional Land Surveyor registration is required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Depending on applicants’ qualifications, the position may be filled at a lower level. The work is performed in a general office environment; some travel may be required. No special physical demands are required.
Requirements
- EAC/ABET-accredited bachelor's degree or a Board-approved equivalent and eight years of survey experience; candidates without a degree must have at least 12 years of related experience as a Land Technician or in a similar capacity.
- Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in Nevada, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NRS 265 and 278, surveying methods, calculations, earthwork, volumetric calculations, and engineering practices.
- Analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret construction engineering plans and mapping and establish positive relationships with internal and external customers.
- Ability to use PCs and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Responsibilities
- Interpret, review, and reduce survey field data for new and ongoing projects, including standard survey data, scanned data, photogrammetry, and point clouds.
- Calculate and prepare field survey data and notes for pre-construction projects and provide technical survey expertise to construction and design personnel and coworkers.
- Prepare, review, and approve Parcel Maps and Records of Surveys, ensuring compliance with NRS 265 and 278.
- Apply knowledge of property boundaries and sectionalized land breakdown to resolve boundaries accurately.
- Troubleshoot engineering plans and survey field notes.
- Prepare calculations and related work for existing and future facilities based on engineering plans.
- Provide direction, oversight, and coordination of responsibilities in the leader's absence.
- Represent the department on projects and in regular meetings.
- Interface with consulting engineering land surveying firms and internal customers.
- Know and follow applicable compliance requirements, policies, codes, and regulations.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
