Senior Project Surveyor

Senior Project Surveyor (PLS)

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA or Sacramento, CA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days in-office / 3 days remote after onboarding)

Compensation: Up to $180,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

About the Opportunity

An established California engineering and geospatial consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Surveyor to support land surveying and mapping projects throughout the state. This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor who enjoys a blend of technical project delivery, staff mentorship, client interaction, and project coordination.

The position is primarily office-based with little to no routine field work and offers long-term growth opportunities within a well-established organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveying and mapping projects from planning through delivery
• Review and process field-collected survey data
• Prepare and oversee:
  • Boundary surveys
  • ALTA surveys
  • Topographic surveys and mapping
  • Legal descriptions
  • Construction staking exhibits
• Perform and review survey calculations and quality control procedures
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior survey staff
• Support proposal development and fee estimates
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Required Qualifications

• Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
• Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
• 7+ years of land surveying experience
• Experience with boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and legal descriptions
• Strong office surveying and project delivery background
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• LSIT certification prior to obtaining PLS
• Experience with Trimble software and workflows
• Experience with MicroStation
• Utility, transportation, infrastructure, or public works project experience
• Experience mentoring survey staff or leading project teams

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work schedule after onboarding
• Minimal travel requirements
• Primarily office-based role
• Opportunity to serve as a technical leader within a growing survey group
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, land development, and surveying projects

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $180000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options 401k Plan with a Generous Company Match and Fully Vested Vacation and Holiday Pay Flexible Work Schedule (Hybrid Remote; 9/80; Half-day Fridays, etc.) Professional Development Assistance

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Actalent: Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.