California Licensed Land Surveyor

Blue View Builder; Oceanside (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 5-15% of base

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Benefits package (medical/dental/vidon

Travel per diem / expense reimburse.

Job summary

Blue View Builder seeks a California Licensed Land Surveyor to support residential, modular, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Southern California. The role blends field and remote/office work, including boundary surveys, topographic mapping, ALTA/NSPS surveys, records of survey, and legal descriptions.

You will travel across Southern California to project sites, supervise field crews, and coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, clients, and agencies.

Qualifications

• Licensed California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) with ability to travel.
• Experience with boundary, ALTA/NSPS surveys, and construction staking.
• Strong knowledge of California surveying laws and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise field surveys using Total Station, GPS/GNSS, digital levels for boundary, topographic, control, and staking work.
• Conduct title research, boundary analysis, and resolve discrepancies per California laws.
• Prepare and stamp Records of Survey and ALTA/NSPS surveys and legal descriptions.
• Establish horizontal/vertical control networks and create staking calculations and as-built docs.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, clients, and public agencies.
• Manage survey project schedules and field crew coordination.
• Travel to project sites across Southern California as required.
• Ensure compliance with California PSL standards and company procedures.
• Support proposals, cost estimates, and client communication for surveying scopes.

Skills

Boundary surveys

Topo mapping

Construction staking

ALTA/NSPS surveys

Records of Survey

Legal descriptions

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

California PLS license

Tools

Total Station

GPS/GNSS

Digital levels

LiDAR

Drone/UAV surveying

GIS software

Job description

We are seeking a California 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.

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.

• 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.