Surveyor
About The Position
Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm, is hiring a Surveyor to join its Survey Department in Pleasanton, California. This staffed, hourly, non-exempt position involves land surveying and mapping for a wide range of public and private projects and clients, using modern surveying tools and sensors to convert field data into models of the earth’s surface. The work includes ALTA surveys, records of survey, parcel maps, final maps, plats and exhibits, legal descriptions, easement documents, and construction staking setup. The Surveyor prepares drawings and survey-related documents, interprets field information, performs survey computations, compiles land-title information, and prepares data for construction surveys. The role requires a California Professional Land Surveyor license, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and a strong understanding of boundary and legal principles. Wood Rodgers describes a collaborative culture and offers leadership development, mentoring, and opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Strong knowledge of boundary and legal principles.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, especially for construction staking.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ESRI Geographic Information System (GIS).
- Prior project experience in land development.
Responsibilities
- Prepare 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 computations, including closure, precision, and calculations for surveys, plats, and easements.
- Use software to produce detailed topographic surveys from data collected through conventional and GPS surveys, terrestrial LiDAR, and aerial LiDAR.
- Prepare ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Records of Survey, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, and other survey-related documents.
- Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for parcel and easement acquisition.
- Compile land-title information from title reports and records research.
- Pre-calculate survey data for construction surveys.
Benefits
- Leadership development programs and goal setting.
- Mentoring and opportunities for professional growth.
- Company culture that includes large parties and occasional random days off.
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Job Type
Full-time
