Professional Land Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a licensed Land Surveyor to support residential, modular, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Southern California. The role involves both field and remote/office work, including boundary surveys, topographic mapping, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS surveys, records of survey, and legal descriptions. The position requires the ability to travel as needed throughout Southern California (and occasionally beyond) to project sites.

Key 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, boundary analysis, and resolve discrepancies in accordance with 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 field crew coordination.

• Travel to project sites across Southern California as required (day trips common; occasional overnight travel possible).

• Ensure all 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.

Requirements

• Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license strongly preferred (or LSIT with clear path to licensure and relevant experience).
• 5+ years of progressive land surveying experience (boundary, topographic, construction staking) in California, preferably Southern California.
• 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 clean driving record; 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.

Preferred

• Familiarity with LiDAR, drone/UAV surveying, or GIS applications.
• Prior project management or crew leadership experience.

Work Environment

• Hybrid field/office role based in Southern California (San Diego, Orange County or Riverside area preferred). Regular travel to project sites is required. Full-time, with flexibility for field schedules.

Benefits

• Performance or project-based bonuses (5–15% of base).
• Vehicle allowance, company vehicle, or mileage reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with company match; paid time off / holidays; professional development and licensure support, pension, employee discount.
• Travel-related: per diem or expense reimbursement for overnight trips; flexible scheduling for field work.