Licensed Land Surveyor-California

Job Title: Licensed Surveyor/Staff Surveyor

Department: Operations

Reports To: Senior Surveyor and/or Operations Manager

Location: Flexible - remote options available

Job Purpose:

Licensed Surveyors are responsible for planning, performing, and overseeing surveying work to ensure accurate and high-quality deliverables. This role involves project coordination, client communication, and the preparation of survey documents and maps in accordance with professional standards and state licensure requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with clients to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.

• Coordinate with team members to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Client Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for technical survey-related matters.

• Provide regular updates to clients regarding project progress and deliverables.

Survey Execution

• Conduct or oversee boundary, topographic, construction, and other types of surveys.

• Ensure survey data accuracy and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

• Prepare survey reports, maps, plats, and related documentation.

Quality Assurance

• Review survey data, drawings, and deliverables for completeness and accuracy.

• Implement quality control procedures to maintain high standards of work.

Project Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of project information, including field notes, calculations, and correspondence.

• Prepare and review survey reports, legal descriptions, and plats.

Invoicing Support

• Review project progress and assist in determining billing readiness.

• Coordinate with accounting and operations staff to ensure proper documentation for invoicing.

• Communicate with clients regarding invoice or payment questions as needed.

Risk and Compliance

• Identify potential issues affecting survey deliverables and propose practical solutions.

• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and professional surveying standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field preferred.

• Licensure in California is preferred.

• Experience in land surveying, including boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.

• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, standards, and applicable laws.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble, and related surveying software.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.

Work Environment:

This position typically works in an office environment, with occasional travel for field work or client site visits.

Note:

This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the Licensed Surveyors position and may evolve as organizational needs change.

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