Professional Land Surveyor

Webuildidaho; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional surveying firm in Boise, Idaho is looking for a full-time Professional Land Surveyor or Land Surveyor in Training. The ideal candidate will collaborate with project teams to conduct land surveys, prepare various documentation, and perform fieldwork. Requires proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to obtain an Idaho Professional Land Surveyor license within a year. Responsibilities also include mentoring junior staff and coordinating field activities, while adhering to high standards of client communication and project management.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work outdoors.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in boundary analysis and construction staking calculations.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and project teams to understand project goals and expectations.
• Conduct research to obtain pertinent information for various surveys.
• Prepare ALTA, boundary, and topographic surveys as well as legal descriptions.
• Perform field surveying as needed and provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Experience with GPS/RTK systems

Education

Idaho Professional Land Surveyor license

Tools

Robotic total stations

GPS systems

Data collectors

Automatic levels

Job description

About Us

Idaho Survey Group provides professional land surveying services across Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon, collaborating with architects and engineering teams on diverse projects. With over 25 years of experience, the company specializes in a wide range of services, including ALTA surveys, subdivision platting, flood certificates, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, property line adjustments, and construction staking. The team is dedicated to delivering precise and reliable surveying services tailored to client needs.

Role Description

Idaho Survey Group is seeking a full-time, onsite Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) to join our Boise, Idaho office. This position will work under the direction of a senior PLS and contribute to a variety of survey projects, including land development, boundary surveys, and construction surveying. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with strong technical, communication, and organizational skills who enjoys both office and fieldwork. The position may require overtime and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and project teams to understand project goals, challenges, schedules, budgets, and expectations.

Survey Research

• Conduct research to obtain public and private land records, survey control data, and other pertinent information for boundary, topographic, design surveys, right-of-way locations, and utility mapping.

Project Preparation & Documentation

• Request and compile information from title companies, municipalities, and agencies; incorporate findings into CAD drawings and project documentation.

Survey Drafting & Deliverables

• Prepare construction, subdivision, ALTA, boundary, and topographic surveys, as well as legal descriptions and surveying exhibits tailored to client needs.

Field & Office Coordination

• Assemble field packets, review and process field notes, and coordinate with field crews and project managers to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Surface Modeling & Design Support

• Manage CAD-generated surface models and produce contours, cross sections, and profile drawings for engineering design.

Field Work

• Perform field surveying as needed in support of project requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior survey staff.

Works closely with

• Project Managers
• Field Survey Crews
• Clients
• Office Staff

Qualifications

• Licensure: Idaho Professional Land Surveyor license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required; experience with GPS/RTK systems and robotic total stations preferred.
• Survey Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in boundary analysis, drafting, and construction staking calculations preferred.
• Equipment Operation: Experience operating survey equipment including robotic total stations, GPS systems, data collectors, and automatic levels.
• Communication & Organization: Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work outdoors in various conditions.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license in good standing and ability to operate company vehicles.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.