Land Surveyor: Boundaries, Parcel Maps & Field Data

NV Energy; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor to manage all aspects of surveying for pre-construction and as-built projects. You will interpret land descriptions, prepare parcel maps, perform calculations, and support design teams while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Nevada-licensed professional or eligibility to obtain licensure within 12 months, with extensive boundary and earthwork experience. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree or Board approved equivalent with eight years of survey experience.
• Minimum 12 years of related land surveying experience if no degree.
• Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in Nevada is required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, reviews and reduces survey field data for incorporation into projects, including standard and scanned data, photogrammetry and point clouds.
• Prepares, reviews and approves Parcel Maps and Record of Surveys, ensuring compliance with NRS 265 and 278.
• Understands property boundaries and sectionalized land breakdown to perform accurate boundary resolution.
• Serves as troubleshooting liaison for engineering plans and survey field notes.
• Prepares calculations and related work for existing and future facilities based on engineering plans.
• Coordinates and directs responsibilities in the leader’s absence.
• Liaises with project teams, internal customers and meetings.
• Interfaces with consulting land surveying firms and internal stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, codes and regulations related to position.

Skills

Analytical

Interpersonal communication

Interpreting plans

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree or Board approved equivalent

Eight years of survey experience

Nevada PLS registration or within 12 months

Tools

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, database software

Job description

NV Energy in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor to manage all aspects of surveying for pre-construction and as-built projects. You will interpret land descriptions, prepare parcel maps, perform calculations, and support design teams while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Nevada-licensed professional or eligibility to obtain licensure within 12 months, with extensive boundary and earthwork experience. Travel may be required.