Land Surveyor in Training / Professional Land Surveyor

Bcaswi; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Healthcare premium contribution with H

Dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Team building activities

Life insurance policy

Job summary

FOCUS Engineering & Surveying in Idaho is seeking a Land Surveyor in Training or Professional Land Surveyor to join our team on diverse public and private projects. You’ll work with experienced surveyors to deliver accurate data and grow your licensure path.

The role offers mentoring, hands-on fieldwork using GPS and total stations, and opportunities for professional development and teamwork, with a supportive, quality-focused culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/NSPS, and other land surveys.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to provide accurate surveying data.
• Conduct field surveys using GPS, total stations, robotic instruments and other technology.
• Process, analyze, and prepare survey data, maps, plats, legal descriptions, exhibits, and reports.
• Ensure survey deliverables comply with state laws, regulations, standards, and company QC.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, municipalities, and team members to support projects.
• Mentor and support junior staff and field crews while progressing toward licensure.
• Maintain organized project documentation and communicate progress clearly.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Land Surveyor in Training / Professional Land Surveyor

We are seeking motivated Professional Land Surveyors and Land Surveyors in Training who are passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality work and contributing to meaningful land development projects. Whether you are beginning your surveying career or are a licensed professional looking for your next opportunity, you'll have the chance to collaborate with an experienced team, work on a diverse range of projects, and continue developing your technical and leadership skills. If you're looking for a long-term career with a company that values integrity, teamwork, innovation, and professional growth, we encourage you to apply.

Traits of an Ideal FOCUS Team Player:

• Personable nature, allowing you to interact with internal and external clients to provide extraordinary customer service.
• Humility to accept feedback and the desire to turn it into growth and improvement.
• Collaborative nature to work and thrive in a team environment to address project needs, meet client-imposed deadlines, and ensure client happiness.
• Grit and determination to provide constructive feedback, including to leadership.
• Committed to holding yourself and others accountable, and to practicing candor in your communication.
• Strong attention to detail, committed to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to apply strong analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills to various tasks without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel, management, and clients.
• Be adaptable and willing to follow FOCUS CAD drafting standards and procedures.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat is an advantage.
• Have a high level of integrity and an ability to self-motivate and work productively with little to no supervision.
• Willingness to understand and align with FOCUS values.
• High school diploma is required.

Responsibilities:

• Perform boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/NSPS, and other land surveys for a variety of public and private development projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and land planners to provide accurate surveying data that supports project planning, design, and construction.
• Conduct field surveys using GPS, total stations, robotic instruments, and other surveying technology while ensuring precision and accuracy.
• Process, analyze, and prepare survey data, maps, plats, legal descriptions, exhibits, and reports using industry-standard software.
• Ensure survey deliverables comply with applicable state laws, municipal regulations, surveying standards, and company quality requirements.
• Apply the company's quality control procedures to review survey data, calculations, and deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, utility companies, municipalities, and internal team members to support successful project execution.
• Build strong working relationships with Professional Land Surveyors, engineers, and multidisciplinary project teams to solve complex surveying challenges.
• Assist with boundary research by reviewing deeds, easements, title reports, plats, and historical records to establish property boundaries.
• Mentor and support junior staff and field crews (PLS) or actively learn from experienced survey professionals while progressing toward licensure (LSIT).
• Maintain organized project documentation and communicate project progress clearly, professionally, and proactively with project stakeholders.
• Participate in department initiatives, professional development opportunities, continuing education, and team-building activities to support personal growth and the success of the surveying team.

Full-Time salary: $23.00, per hour, DOE

This opportunity is in our Idaho office.

What we bring to the table:

• Paid time off accrued upon hire and increases with set benchmarks
• 13 paid holidays with opportunities to earn more for meeting company goals
• Generous 80% healthcare premium contribution through Select Health with an HSA match up to $200/month after a 60-day probationary period.
• Access to dental, vision, life, and other insurance benefits after the probationary period
• 401(k) match after a 6-month probationary period, matches 100% for the first 3% and then 50% for the next 2% so we can help you build your financial future
• Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
• Employee and family engagement activities
• Employee recognition
• $10,000 life insurance policy 100% paid by FOCUS
• A fulfilling and genuine work environment
• In-house training and mentoring programs
• Many opportunities and resources for personnel development
• Winner of the 2022-2025 Top Workplace award, 2024 & 2025 Utah’s Best Companies to Work For award, and 2026 Best of SLC

All employment offers are contingent upon acceptable drug screening, clean motor vehicle record, and criminal background check.

Focus Engineering & Surveying is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer and employment selection decisions are based upon merit, qualifications, and abilities. FOCUS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Notice to External Search Firms: FOCUS Consulting does not, nor do we intend to in the future, utilize the services of recruiters or placement agencies.