Land Surveyor/Mapping Expert

®; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor to join our Infrastructure group in Irvine, CA. The role emphasizes boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, and subdivision mapping with leadership of project teams and collaboration with clients and professionals.

The position requires California licensure, a strong background in surveying principles, and ability to oversee budgets and schedules while ensuring QA/QC across field and office staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the state of California is required.
• Minimum of 8 years Land Surveying experience, including at least 3 years in supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mapping projects including boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, control surveys, land descriptions, and subdivision mapping on public and private land development projects.
• Task Management, including managing scope, schedule, and budgets
• Oversee financial details and performance of survey projects and/or tasks
• Supervise technical office and field staff assigned to your team.
• Able to perform survey calculations, analysis and final map checking, abstracting title data, and record drawings research.
• Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
• Coordinate survey efforts with clients and other professions within Stantec.
• Sign and seal survey documents.
• Perform survey project quality control and quality assurance.

Skills

GPS

Total Station

Math

Verbal & Written Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in California

8 years land surveying experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Field Instrumentation

Job description

Turn complex sites into clear, actionable information. We’re looking for a Professional Land Surveyor and Mapping Expert who combines technical expertise, sound judgment, and innovative technology to solve challenging geospatial problems. From establishing boundaries and control to developing high-accuracy mapping and spatial data, you’ll help shape the foundation for critical infrastructure and development projects. Join a collaborative team where your expertise matters and where we’re continually finding safer, smarter, and more efficient ways to capture, analyze, and deliver geospatial information.

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an opening for an experienced Professional Land Surveyor to join our Infrastructure group.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and responsible for work on mapping related projects, including boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, control surveys, land descriptions, and subdivision mapping on public and private land development projects.

• Task Management, including managing scope, schedule, and budgets

• Oversee financial details and performance of survey projects and/or tasks

• Supervise technical office and field staff assigned to your team.

• Able to perform survey calculations, analysis and final map checking, abstracting title data, and record drawings research.

• Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.

• Coordinate survey efforts with clients and other professions within Stantec.

• Sign and seal survey documents.

• Perform survey project quality control and quality assurance.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Advanced knowledge of local survey laws, surveying principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.

• Proficient in relevant technical software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and/or equivalent.

• Working knowledge of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations.

• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.

• Demonstrates strong math skills, including algebra and trigonometry.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Education and Experience

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the state of California is required.

• Minimum of 8 years Land Surveying experience preferred. Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity, including directing workloads, developing staff, and completing performance assessments.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$112,600.00 - $168,900.00 Annually

Primary Location: United States | CA | Irvine

Organization: BC-2042 CommDev-US West

Employee Status: Regular

Management Level: Individual contributor

Business Justification: Replacement

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 31/10/2026 12:10:21

Req ID: 1008668

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.