Project Surveyor

Wood Rodgers•Sacramento, CA

2d•$47 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Wood Rodgers is hiring a Project Surveyor to join its Survey Department. The role supports a range of public and private land surveying and mapping projects, including preparation and processing of ALTA Surveys, Records of Survey, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, plats and exhibits, legal descriptions, and easement documents. This is a staffed, hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of relevant work experience, including essential project experience in land development.
Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) credential required.
Experience with ESRI Geographic Information System (GIS).
Strong knowledge of boundary and legal principles.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Skill in preparing proposals, scopes of work, and budget estimates.

Nice To Haves

Survey field experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Professional Licensed Surveyor (PLS) license preferred.
Ability to generate detailed topographic surveys and process conventional and GPS data using Trimble Business Center or similar software is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Schedule survey projects and monitor their completion.
Instruct survey crews on required field work.
Prepare and review detailed drawings from sketches, plans, specifications, and written and verbal instructions using civil, survey, and computer-aided drafting programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Interpret field notes and sketches.
Perform and review computations, including closure, precision, and calculations for surveys, plats, and easements.
Use AutoCAD to assist in producing ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Records of Survey, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, and other survey-related documents.
Prepare and review legal descriptions and exhibits for parcel and easement acquisition.
Compile land title information from title reports and records research.