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 24, 2026.