Professional Land Surveyor

Blue View Builder • San Diego, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a licensed Land Surveyor to support residential, modular, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Southern California. This full-time hybrid field/office role involves work on 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 regular travel to project sites as needed; day trips are common and occasional overnight travel is possible. Field schedules are flexible.

The successful candidate will conduct and supervise survey work, prepare and review mapping and survey documents, coordinate with project stakeholders, manage schedules and field crews, and ensure compliance with applicable California standards and agency requirements. The role also supports surveying proposals, cost estimates, and client communication. An active California Professional Land Surveyor license is strongly preferred; an LSIT with a clear path to licensure and relevant experience may also be considered.

Requirements

• Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is strongly preferred, or LSIT with a clear path to licensure and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of progressive land surveying experience in California, including boundary, topographic, and construction staking work; Southern California experience is 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, including day trips and occasional overnight trips.
• 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, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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