Land Surveyor III

Psomas; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP + 401(k)

Hybrid work options

Career growth & development

Community impact work

Job summary

Psomas, a 100% employee-owned firm in Roseville, CA, is seeking a Land Surveyor III to join the Survey & Geospatial team. You will support project delivery, collaborate with a growing team, and contribute to surveying and mapping services across infrastructure projects.

The role offers hybrid flexibility, clear career growth paths, and meaningful work with community impact. A strong focus on ongoing professional development and collaboration is evident throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support survey projects from initiation through completion with quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with licensed surveyors, engineers, CAD staff, subcontractors, and agencies to support project delivery, submittals, and approvals.
• Perform surveying tasks including boundary analysis, title review, 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 to support field and office efforts.

Skills

5+ years surveying

LSIT

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble Business Center

Carlson

MicroStation

InRoads

Job description

Land Surveyor III

Own Your Future at Psomas

Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long‑term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

As our Land Surveyor III for our Survey & Geospatial team in Roseville, you'll step into a key role, supporting project delivery, collaborating with a growing team, and contributing to a wide range of surveying and mapping services across infrastructure projects.

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

As our Land Surveyor III, you will support survey projects from initiation through completion, ensuring quality and accuracy while collaborating with internal teams and supporting project delivery efforts.

• 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

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

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.