Land Surveyor III

Psomas; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

3 weeks PTO + 8 holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Psomas is seeking a Land Surveyor III in Fresno, CA to coordinate survey projects and perform technical surveying tasks. You will collaborate with engineers, CAD staff, and agencies to ensure timely delivery of deliverables and approvals.

The role emphasizes boundary analysis, ALTA surveys, mapping, and precise calculations. The position requires 5+ years of surveying experience (or 2+ with a Geomatics degree) and LSIT certification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of surveying experience with a High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years with a Geomatics degree.
• LSIT certification required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with licensed surveyors, engineers, CAD staff, subcontractors, and agencies to support project delivery, submittals, and approvals.
• Perform boundary analysis, title report review, right-of-way engineering, ALTA surveys, topographic mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and point cloud processing.
• Prepare legal descriptions, exhibits, right-of-way plans, records of survey, and final technical drawings for agency submittals.
• Research boundary elements for retracement and perform survey calculations and analytical work.
• Assist with RFIs, reports, schedules, and maintain project file systems.

Skills

5+ years surveying experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics/related field

LSIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble Business Center (TBC)

Carlson

MicroStation

InRoads

Job description

Land Surveyor III

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long‑term thinking and doing what’s right.
• Retirement Benefits: Company‑funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible and hybrid work options that support collaboration and focused work.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways, training, and professional development.
• People‑First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development.
• Meaningful Work: Community‑impact projects plus opportunities to grow your technical expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Project Coordination & Support
  Collaborate with licensed surveyors, engineers, CAD staff, subcontractors, and agencies to support project delivery, submittals, and approvals.
• Technical Surveying & Analysis
  Perform a variety of surveying tasks including boundary analysis, title report review, right‑of‑way engineering, ALTA surveys, topographic mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and point cloud processing.
• Mapping & Deliverables
  Prepare legal descriptions, exhibits, right‑of‑way plans, records of survey, and final technical drawings for agency submittals.
• Research & Calculations
  Research and analyze boundary elements for retracement and perform survey calculations and analytical work to support field and office efforts.
• Project Documentation & Communication
  Assist with RFIs, reports, schedules, and maintain project file systems while ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of surveying experience with a High School Diploma or GED OR Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or a related field with 2+ years of surveying experience
• LSIT (Land Surveyor in Training) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, Trimble Business Center (TBC), Carlson, MicroStation, or InRoads
• Public mapping experience including subdivision maps, parcel maps, records of survey, and legal descriptions
• Topographic design mapping experience
• Ability to read and interpret deeds
• Knowledge of boundary survey principles

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Range: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
• Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.