Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) - Graduate Surveyor

Westwood Professional Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Surveyor to join our team in Minnesota. The role supports Professional Land Surveyors with CAD production, boundary analysis, legal descriptions, and easement preparation under the responsible charge of a Professional Land Surveyor.

The position requires a four-year degree or relevant field experience, and Civil 3D skills. Occasional travel to courthouses and project sites may be necessary as part of daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Experience with survey field practices and CAD production is expected.
• Familiarity with metes and bounds, property boundaries, and legal descriptions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Professional Land Surveyors with CAD production, boundary analysis, and research.
• Review deliverables and computations under the supervision of a Professional Land Surveyor.
• Travel occasionally for courthouse research and site visits as needed.
• Coordinate with field crews and office staff to support project tasks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Surveyor in Training certification

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Surveyor to join our team. This position will assist Professional Surveyors with CAD production, boundary analysis, research, legal description and easement preparation, deliverables review, computations, and adherence to specific state statutes. This position will work under the responsible charge of a Professional Land Surveyor.

Requirements

• Assisting Professional Land Surveyors with CAD production, boundary analysis, research, legal description and easement preparation, deliverables review, computation, adherence to specific state statutes, etc.
• Works with the Professional Surveyor to define project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Works with Professional Surveyor to evaluate property boundaries in metes and bounds and public land survey states.
• Ability to travel occasionally for courthouse research.
• Coordinates with field crews and office staff.
• Performs QA/QC checks.
• Stays current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware, and equipment.
• Ensures division, regional, and company policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
• Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

Required Experience

• Surveyor in Training certification.
• Four-year degree preferred and/or 3-plus years of land survey field experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication are necessary and independent judgment is essential.
• Handle multiple priorities and projects well.
• Civil 3D experience

Preferred Experience

• Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff
• Experience searching for/recovering Public Land Survey System monuments
• Ability to travel and remain on a project site or other Westwood office for extended periods (must have the capability of self-funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed)
• TBC experience preferred

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving‑back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award‑winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination layoff recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Description

$65,000 - $90,000