Land Surveyor

NV Energy; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy is seeking an accomplished Land Surveyor to manage all aspects of land surveying, including pre-construction and as-built work, earthwork calculations, and boundary resolutions across Nevada projects.

The role requires an ABET-accredited degree (or equivalent) with extensive field experience and state licensure or eligibility within 12 months. Candidates will coordinate with engineering teams and external firms, ensuring regulatory compliance and precise parcel mapping.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in land surveying or equivalent with eight years of survey experience.
• If no degree, minimum 12 years of related work as Land Technician or similar role.
• Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in Nevada is required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, review and reduce survey field data for incorporation into projects, including field data and scanned data; provide technical survey expertise to teams.
• Prepare Parcel Maps and Records of Surveys; ensure compliance with Nevada law (NRS 265 and 278).
• Understands property boundaries and applies boundary resolution concepts for accurate delineation.
• Serve as troubleshooting liaison for engineering plans and survey field notes.
• Prepare calculations for existing and future facilities based on engineering plans.

Skills

Surveying methods

Earthwork calculations

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree

Eight years of survey experience

Nevada PLS license or eligibility

Tools

PCs & office software

Job description

Basic Purpose

Responsible for all aspects of land surveying to include pre-construction and as-built land surveying, earthwork and volumetric calculations, field note reduction, balancing of level runs, completes boundary and sectionalized land breakdown. Performs interpreting, understanding and retracing land/legal descriptions and interpretation of descriptor calls; prepares Parcel Maps and Record of Surveys and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, reviews and reduces survey field data for incorporation into new and ongoing projects including standard survey data as well as scanned data, photogrammetry and point clouds. Calculates and prepares field survey data and notes on pre-construction projects and provides technical survey expertise to construction and design personnel as well as immediate co-workers. (30%)
• Prepares, reviews and approves Parcel Maps and Record of Surveys and ensures compliance with law as defined by NRS 265 and 278. (10%)
• Understands property boundaries and sectionalized land breakdown and applies this understanding into accurate boundary resolution. (10%)
• Serves as troubleshooting liaison for both engineering plans and survey field notes. (10%)
• Prepares calculations and other related work for existing and future facilities based on engineering plans. (10%)
• Assumes the responsibility of providing direction, oversight and coordination of responsibilities in the absence of the leader. (10%)
• Serves as liaison for department with various projects and in meetings on a regular basis. (10%)
• Interfaces with consulting engineering land surveying firms and internal customers. (10%)
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• EAC/ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree or a Board approved equivalent and eight years of survey experience.
• Candidates that do not possess a degree must have a minimum of 12 years of related work experience as a Land Technician or similar capacity.
• Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Nevada is required or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire date.

Specialized Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of: NRS 265 and 278 laws, surveying methods, calculations, earthwork, volumetric, and engineering practices.
• Demonstrated skills such as: Analytical, interpersonal and communication. Interpreting construction engineering plans, mapping, and in establishing positive relationships with internal and external customers.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required. Some travel may be required.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About The Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.