Professional Land Surveyor - Bellevue, WA

Jacobs; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 86,600 - 151,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited personalized paid time off

Merit increases and discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in Bellevue, Washington, is seeking a dedicated Surveyor to join their team. This hybrid role involves working closely with Project Managers and Field Surveyors on infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables using multiple software platforms. Candidates should have a degree and 5+ years of experience in land surveying, along with skills in AutoCAD and strong communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary range from $86,600 to $151,500, along with comprehensive benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in land surveying.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and technical direction to field crews.
• Conduct geodetic control network planning and adjustment.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team.

Skills

Land surveying

Communication skills

Quality control

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microstation ORD

Trimble TBC

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking a dedicated Surveyor to join our collaborative team and contribute to a wide range of infrastructure projects. Based in the Pacific Northwest, you’ll work closely with Project Managers and Field Surveyors across the region and around the globe to support major infrastructure programs.

In this role, you will primarily work from the office or a home office in a hybrid capacity, providing oversight and technical direction to field crews performing control, boundary, topographic, and laser scanning surveys. Fieldwork and travel are occasional and typically limited to key project milestones, critical field phases, or quality oversight activities. A significant portion of the role involves post‑processing survey data using multiple software platforms and producing high‑quality deliverables that meet project scope, standards, and specifications using CADD. Working in partnership with the Project Manager, you will play a key role in the technical execution of projects, applying your professional judgment and expertise to support successful project delivery.

Specific Tasks

• Field crew setup
• Geodetic control network planning, processing, and adjustment
• Feature code processing of topographic field data in CAD
• Generating, editing, and cleanup of Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
• Title commitment review
• Public records research
• COGO calculations
• Determination of land and right of way boundaries
• Drafting of land survey plats, ALTA surveys, and topographic maps
• Writing property descriptions
• Obtaining permits
• Obtaining right of entry
• Developing and implementing quality control plans appropriate for tasks and deliverables
• Working with PM to estimate hours to complete each task
• Collaborating with a multi‑discipline team
• Adhering to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols
• Working outdoors in variable weather conditions and varied terrain
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable field
• 5+ years’ experience in land surveying
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation ORD, or Trimble TBC
• Experience with DOT standards and specifications (preferred but not required)
• CST, LSI, or PLS certification (preferred but not required)
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
• Good social and communication skills
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Valid driver’s license

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $86,600.00 to $151,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; and eligibility for deferred compensation plans. Benefits also include unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.