Professional Land Surveyor

Salt Lake City Corporation; Plaza (ND); On-site; USD 71,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to conduct field and office survey work, develop GIS informatics, and coordinate with multiple city departments. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in land surveying with extensive use of AutoCAD and GPS equipment.

Eligibility to obtain Utah licensure within one year is required, along with strong ability to produce precise property descriptions and plats while adhering to city, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Land Surveying or related field with four years field experience.
• Must hold or obtain Utah State Surveyor license within one year.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Windows systems.
• Ability to work with public and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional land surveying field and office duties on city projects.
• Develop GIS informatics and support city coordination efforts.
• Prepare property descriptions and plats; ensure accuracy to regulations.
• Use AutoCAD and GIS to develop plats, drawings, and base maps.
• Supervise survey work, review subdivisions, easements, and ROW deeds.
• Coordinate with engineering staff on property issues for projects.
• Perform field surveys and control networks using GPS & Robotic equipment.
• Protect compliance with state, city, and federal laws.

Education

Associates degree in Land Surveying

4 years land surveying experience

Utah llicense / license eligibility

AutoCAD proficiency

GPS field equipment knowledge

Property descriptions research

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

GPS equipment

Coordinate adjustments

Job description

Position Title

Professional Land Surveyor

Job Description

We are looking for a Professional Land Surveyor.

Salary Range

$70,533/yr. - $122,044/yr. The established market rate for this position is $96,289/yr.

Department

Community and Neighborhoods

Work Location

You must live in Utah while employed in this position.

Benefits

Salt Lake City Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package primarily for full‑time employees. Eligibility varies by employment status. Explore Salt Lake City employee benefits, or use our Total Compensation Calculator to estimate the overall value of pay and benefits.

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance
• Dental, vision, life insurance
• HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)
• Wellness clinic for employees & families
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Perks

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
• Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
• Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

Leave Benefits

• 12 vacation days to start
• 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday
• Up to 80 hours personal leave annually
• 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

Important Application Information

We want to recognize the experience you bring. Please include all education and work experience relevant to this position in your application and resume. If those don’t fully capture your experience, you may attach an additional document describing your previous roles, dates of employment, hours worked, and duties. If you are selected, we’ll use this information to determine your starting pay. For eligible positions, your prior experience may also qualify you for a higher leave accrual rate under the City’s Prior Service Leave Accrual Procedure.

Application Deadline

We encourage you to apply early. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

About the Position

This position reports to the City Surveyor. The successful candidate will perform Professional Land Surveyor field and office duties, assist with the development of the City’s GIS Informatics, and work with other City officials and staff, other governmental agencies, private surveyors and the public to resolve survey issues and provide support coordinating projects. This position requires proficiency in Global Positioning Systems, AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems, as well as technical competency in a variety of engineering and surveying functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Works as a professional land surveyor on City projects classified as land surveying by State law.
• Work will include City right-of-ways and easements and other City owned land.
• Utilizes PLS expertise to ensure all survey standards as stipulated by state law are met regarding all survey work performed.
• Works in the office on assigned Land Survey projects to research records and write property descriptions.
• Supervises and reviews land survey and subdivision plats, right-of-ways, easements and permits to ensure that forms and descriptive and measurement data are accurate in meeting all regulations and requirements of City, State and Federal law.
• Uses AutoCAD and GIS software to develop electronic Atlas Plats and assist with maintenance of the GIS base map.
• Utilizes coordinate adjustment and coordinate geometry software to develop, plan and establish precise horizontal control of geodetic and benchmark networks.
• Uses highly technical calculations to determine property ownership and the location of City monument lines.
• Uses GPS and Robotic survey equipment to produce surveys electronically from field to finish such as engineering design surveys, topographic surveys, street and property surveys.
• Uses AutoCAD software to draw plats, working drawings, and preliminary engineering drawings.
• Performs review and approval of private development and City submitted easements, permits, subdivisions and roadway dedication plats.
• Works with engineering staff on property issues and needs related to City projects in planning, design and construction phases.
• This will include performing complete field design surveys, base map development, preparation of property descriptions, and any other project related need.
• Performs other related professional surveying and GIS duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates degree in Land Surveying, Pre-Engineering, or a related field and four (4) years paid experience in Land Surveying, two (2) of which must be in computer operations related to Land Surveying, including geodetic surveys, state plane coordinate systems, advanced coordinate adjustments, an operation of GPS associated equipment.
• Education and experience may be substituted on year for year basis, but must include a minimum of four (4) years of Land Surveying utilizing the specific technologies and equipment currently required.
• Current valid Utah State Surveyor’s license or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Proficient with AutoCAD software and Windows based systems.
• Ability to work well with coworkers, supervisors, other agencies and the general public under a variety of circumstances.
• Possession of valid state driver’s license (or Utah Driving Privilege card) and the ability to visit field sites.

Desired Qualification

• Experience with ArcGIS Geographic Information System software.

Working Conditions

• Moderate physical activity. On occasion, pushes, pulls or lifts weights of up to 30lbs.
• Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching or bending.
• Frequent exposure to vehicular traffic in the performance of field studies.
• Regular exposure to noise, heat, cold, dampness, dust, fumes, traffic hazards and inclement weather.
• Frequent exposure to computer terminals for extended periods.
• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and the demands of the position.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
• Use of a City vehicle may be required for this position and a motor vehicle check may be requested.

Position Type

• Full-time
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Scheduled Hours: 40

About the Employer

Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism. We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference. If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you.

Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well‑rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness site. Health & Wellness Medical insurance Dental, vision, life insurance HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution) Wellness clinic for employees & families Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Financial Perks Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year) Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k)) Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more Thinking about applying or weighing another offer? Use our Total Compensation Calculator to see the true value of your job offer—including salary, benefits, retirement, and more. We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life.

Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness site. 12 vacation days to start 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday Up to 80 hours personal leave annually 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers.

EEO and Accessibility

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801‑535‑7900.

Veteran and Service Partner Information

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.