Professional Land Surveyor

Luxus; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a highly experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead Surveying & Mapping operations in Southern California. Responsibilities include managing the Surveying department, ensuring technical oversight on projects, and fostering client relationships. Candidates must have an active PLS license, at least 10 years of experience in land surveying, and strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $160,000.

Qualifications

• Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
• Minimum 10 years of land surveying experience in Southern California.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Surveying & Mapping Department.
• Direct boundary, topographic, construction staking, and mapping workflows.
• Maintain and grow client relationships across Southern California.

Skills

Boundary surveying

Topographic surveying

Construction staking

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS technology

Total stations

Scanning technology

Job description

Professional Land Surveyor

Location: Corona, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry Focus: Land Surveying, Mapping, Civil Engineering
Salary Range: $120,000–$160,000

Position Overview

We are representing a multidisciplinary engineering firm seeking a highly experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead Surveying & Mapping operations across Southern California. This role holds responsible charge for departmental leadership, technical oversight, and client-facing business development. Project scope ranges from small-site development to large-scale tract and master-planned community work.

Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage the Surveying & Mapping Department in responsible charge.
• Provide mentoring, development, QA/QC oversight, and operational leadership.

Technical Surveying & Project Execution

• Direct boundary, topographic, construction staking, and mapping workflows.
• Review and ensure accuracy of surveying calculations, analyses, and deliverables.
• Oversee certification packages, plats, maps, ALTA/ACSM surveys, and related documents.

Client & Business Development

• Maintain and grow client relationships across Southern California.
• Support proposals, scope development, and strategic market expansion.

Required Qualifications

• Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• 10+ years of land surveying experience (boundary, topographic, construction) in Southern California.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of the California Subdivision Map Act.
• Proficiency with modern surveying technology (GPS, total stations, scanning, etc.).
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in complex boundary retracement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for multidisciplinary coordination and client presentations.