Professional Land Surveyor
About The Position
TAIT is hiring a Professional Land Surveyor for its Santa Ana, California office. The role leads diverse surveying projects, including construction staking, topographic surveys, and boundary surveys, and supports accuracy, efficiency, and quality across field and office operations. The position includes directing field operations, supporting office processing, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with project stakeholders. The surveyor reports to the VP of Engineering. The role uses Trimble robotic systems, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, Leica systems, Trimble Business Center, and StarNet for data collection, processing, analysis, and deliverables. TAIT describes a culture of kindness and a family-oriented environment, with flexible work options and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Requirements
- Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in California.
- Valid California Driver's License.
- At least 5 years of experience in the survey-mapping field, including field and office responsibilities.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Software, and Trimble one-man robotic systems.
- Strong math, leadership, and communication skills.
- Experience with construction staking, boundary and topographic surveys, and DTM/GPS processing.
Responsibilities
- Lead construction staking, topographic, and boundary surveys using Trimble robotic systems.
- Direct field operations and support office processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, and Leica systems for data collection and deliverables.
- Analyze and adjust survey data using tools such as Trimble Business Center and StarNet.
- Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
- Coordinate with project stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical insurance options, including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Annual Strava and Headspace memberships for health and wellness.
- Maternity and paternity leave options.
- Professional growth and development support.
- Corporate Lodging Program (CLC).
- Flexible work schedule options: remote, hybrid, or in-person.
- ID theft protection and monitoring.
- Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness plans.
- Dependent care and flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
