Professional Land Surveyor

Blue View Builder • California City, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a 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 position requires travel to project sites throughout Southern California and occasionally beyond; day trips are common, with occasional overnight travel possible. The role is full-time, with flexibility for field schedules, and is based in Southern California, with San Diego, Orange County, or Riverside preferred.

Requirements

• Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license strongly preferred, or an LSIT with a clear path to licensure and relevant experience.
• Five or more 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; day trips are common and occasional overnight travel is 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 (5–15% of base).
• Vehicle allowance, company vehicle, or mileage reimbursement.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed