Professional Land Surveyor

Tait & Associates, Inc; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Dental plans

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

TAIT seeks an experienced field Surveyor with 5+ years in survey-mapping and CA field background. The role supports office CAD and Civil3D while performing field tasks, reporting to the VP of Engineering.

California licensure is required and familiarity with Trimble equipment is essential. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in staking for buildings, structures, and topographic surveys, plus strong math skills and a collaborative mindset to train others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the survey-mapping field
• AutoCAD proficiency and Civil3D
• Recent construction staking experience, Boundary Topographic survey experience
• Experience with Carlson Software and Leica Systems
• Must be proficient with Trimble surveying equipment and software, and specifically 1-man robotic data collection
• Solid math skills, Team Player Attitude, Desire to help teach others
• California field experience

Responsibilities

• Provide heavy support with office CAD & Civil3D as well as perform field work as needed
• Report to the VP of Engineering
• Possibility of hybrid work with remote options and field deployment as required

Skills

5+ years survey-mapping experience

AutoCAD proficiency

Civil3D

Leica Systems

Carlson Software

Trimble surveying equipment

1-man robotic data collection

Strong math skills

Team player attitude

Teaching others

Education

Professional Land Surveyors License (CA)

Tools

Civil3D

Carlson Software

MicroSurvey

Processing/adjustment software (Trimble Business Center, StarNet)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Join the TAIT Team!

About TAIT: Welcome to TAIT, where innovation meets legacy! As a premier civil engineering, architectural design, and real estate development firm, we're not just shaping skylines; we're developing communities across the United States. Since our founding in 1964, TAIT leads the industry, TAIT leads the industry in designing master-planned communities, groundbreaking hospitality ventures, and cutting-edge urban infill projects. From industrial distribution centers to transportation networks, utilities, and public works, our work is at the forefront of progress. Join our team and unlock unparalleled career growth opportunities, comprehensive training, top-tier benefits, and a supportive work-life balance. Recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016, your journey with us promises to shape the future. Your future begins here at TAIT.

Position Description

The position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction staking, including experience with buildings, structures, robotics, and GPS equipment. California field experience required, this position will provide heavy support with office CAD & Civil3D as well as perform field work as needed, reporting to the VP of Engineering. PLS license in CA required.

Minimum Position Experience

• 5+ years of experience in the survey-mapping field
• AutoCAD proficiency and Civil3D
• Recent construction staking experience, Boundary Topographic survey experience.
• Experience with Carlson Software and Leica Systems
• Must be proficient with Trimble surveying equipment and software, and specifically 1-man robotic data collection.
• Solid math skills, Team Player Attitude, Desire to help teach others.
• California field experience

Preferred Background

• Three years of journey level experience with responsible charge on a survey project which has involved the use, adjustment, and care of surveying instruments; both with a field crew and processing work in the office.
• Proficient in a wide range of computer programs which may include MS Office Suite, CADD (Civil3D, Carlson, MicroSurvey, or other drafting package), Processing/adjustment software (Trimble Business Center, StarNet, etc.)
• Three or more years of Digital Terrain Model (DTM), GPS, collection and processing, least square adjustment, Topographic surveys, and boundary surveys experience.

Required Licenses:

• Professional Land Surveyors License from the State of California.
• Valid California Driver's License.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range$95,000/yr - $140,000/yr

Benefits

TAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development. Our benefits package includes valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits. TAIT's core value is its culture of kindness. With this, you'll find a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career. Here are some benefits you can find when you join the TAIT Team:

• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
• Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
• Dental Plans with little to no deductible
• Vision PPO plan that's accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
• Company paid Life Insurance
• ID Theft Protection & Monitoring
• Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

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