Project Surveyor

RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY•San Diego, CA

About The Position

RICK is hiring a Project Surveyor in San Diego, California, at the Assistant Survey PM, Associate Survey PM, or Principal Survey PM level. The level and final title will depend on the selected candidate’s licensure, experience, leadership capability, demonstrated project scope, independent judgment, supervisory responsibilities, client responsibility, and business-development contribution. The role helps deliver accurate, high-quality land survey work while coordinating with clients, agencies, consultants, field crews, and internal teams. The Project Surveyor contributes to project performance, client satisfaction, and the continued growth of RICK’s land survey practice. Depending on level, the position may support project delivery under regular guidance, independently manage projects and staff, or lead complex projects, key client relationships, team performance, and business-development efforts. RICK describes opportunities for mentorship, career growth, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team on landmark projects. The company states that it is an Equal Opportunity employer and describes protections against discrimination and retaliation in employment practices and decisions.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of land survey techniques, tools, quality standards, and the production of precise technical plans, drawings, maps, and models.
Sound judgment and the ability to evaluate alternatives, solve problems, and make decisions appropriate to the position’s level of responsibility.
Working knowledge of CAD applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Effective organization and time management, including the ability to manage personal priorities and coordinate the work of others.
A client-service mindset and the ability to build productive relationships with agencies, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and coworkers.
Professional composure, a positive attitude, receptiveness to feedback, and effectiveness under pressure.
A good driving record and the ability to drive a personal or company vehicle for business purposes, as needed.
Assistant Survey PM: LSIT in the state of practice; BSLS or a related Geomatics/Surveying Engineering Technology degree (or equivalent) plus at least 5 years of land development and/or public works surveying experience, or 9 years of equivalent relevant experience.
Associate Survey PM: RLS/PLS plus a BSLS or related degree and at least 7 years of land development and/or public works surveying experience, or 10 years of equivalent relevant experience; must possess Assistant-level capabilities.
Principal Survey PM: RLS/PLS plus a BSLS or related degree and at least 8 years of land development and/or public works surveying experience, or 12 years of equivalent relevant experience; must possess Assistant- and Associate-level capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with company CAD standards and quality-control procedures.

Responsibilities

Manage or support land survey projects from start-up through completion, including research, survey limits, field and office coordination, jurisdictional processing, deliverables, and construction support.
Coordinate project activity with clients, governmental agencies, design teams, field crews, analysts, drafters, consultants, and internal departments.
Help keep projects on schedule and within budget through planning, problem-solving, contract administration, billing support, account management, and timely communication.
Prepare or support proposals, scopes, budgets, contracts, schedules, and billing documentation in accordance with corporate guidelines.
Maintain quality and cost control by following scopes of work, project checklists, CAD standards, the Quality Control Manual, and corporate standards.
Apply land surveying principles and CAD tools to topographic surveys, surfaces and contours, boundary and right-of-way analysis, plats and maps, Records and Results of Survey, utilities, easements, and coordinate geometry calculations.
Lead, mentor, train, and coordinate survey staff at a level appropriate to the position; contribute to staffing, performance feedback, and team development.
Build constructive relationships and communicate effectively with clients, public agencies, subcontractors, consultants, and coworkers.
At the Principal level, lead complex projects and key client relationships, author proposals, support new business development, oversee team performance, and contribute to the operation and growth of the land survey group.