Assistant Surveyor I

Mark Thomas; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

ESOP program

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Mark Thomas is seeking an Assistant Surveyor I to begin a progressive series toward licensure. This entry-level role is designed for new geomatics graduates and is supervised by senior survey staff.

You will learn and perform survey tasks repeatedly to build core proficiency as you contribute to field and office deliverables. The position emphasizes growth through hands-on training, collaboration with field crews, and exposure to CADD workflows including plats, ALTA surveys, topographic mapping,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4–6+ years of survey experience or a bachelor’s with survey/drafting emphasis and 0–2+ years experience.
• LSIT preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and survey drafting software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, TopoDOT).

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing project deliverables and field packages; performs quality checks.
• Completes work tasks on time and within budget as directed by supervisor.
• Communicates project instructions clearly to field and office teams; updates supervisor on status.
• Uses survey CAD software to prepare plats, maps, ALTA surveys, topographic mapping, DTMs, and calculations for field crews.
• Drafts legal descriptions and survey documents; reviews maps and deeds for property descriptions.
• Researches property information for licensed surveyors; generates utility records requests.
• Reviews and reduces field data; supports storage, transport, assembly, and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Engages in training opportunities to advance professional development and career growth.
• Supports hybrid and primarily remote work environments as offered by the firm.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree with surveying/drafting emphasis

LSIT preferred

High School diploma with relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

InRoads

TopoDOT

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Mark Thomas is hiring an Assistant Surveyor! The Assistant Surveyor I is the first role in a series of jobs performing tasks and progressive project duties in preparation of certification and/or licensure. This role is entry-level in nature as the tasks and duties performed are directed by a more senior member of the project team or licensed surveyor. This role is focused on learning and performing survey tasks repetitively to develop proficiency. This position is perfect for new Geomatics graduates - come join us!

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of project deliverables, preparation of field packages for the field crews, and processing of raw data from the field; provides quality checks
• Completes work tasks on time and within budget to a quality standard as determined by supervisor
• Provides clear and effective communication with regards to project instruction to field and office team members as directed; updates supervisor and project team on status of assigned work regularly
• Uses survey CADD software to assist in preparation of mapping plats, maps, descriptions, ALTA surveys and other deliverables, Topographic Mapping, DTM's, Point Databases, and calculations for field crews
• Assists in drafting legal descriptions and other survey documents
• Reviews maps and deeds necessary for accurate property descriptions
• Researches property information for licensed surveyors
• Generates records requests for utility information and maps existing utilities
• Reviews and reduces topographic and staking field data
• Provides support as directed related to storage, transportation, assembly, operation, and maintenance of survey equipment and vehicles
• Engages in formal and practical learning and training opportunities to actively further individual professional development and career growth

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4-6+ years of relevant survey experience, or a bachelor’s degree with a survey or drafting emphasis and 0-2+ years of relevant survey experience, or equivalent combination of formal learning and practical experience where a BS is not obtained
• LSIT preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Working knowledge in survey drafting software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, and TopoDOT
• Working knowledge of survey calculations, principles, terms, and deliverables
• Basic knowledge of survey processing software such as Trimble Business Center (TBC)
• Basic knowledge of survey regulations, laws, and boundary resolution
• Basic knowledge of field equipment and techniques
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal skills
• Ability to multi- task and prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to work independently, read and review maps, reports, and legal descriptions as well as laws, rules, and regulations, and analyze data
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

• Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments

The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background check due to client relationship responsibilities and interactions required for this position following the extension of a conditional offer.

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.