Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Jobot; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work options

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced California Professional Land Surveyor to serve as the technical authority for complex boundary determinations within a growing surveying practice. The role offers substantial autonomy, mentoring opportunities, and the chance to influence best practices on major CA projects.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive boundary research experience, strong CA boundary law knowledge, and proficiency in Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

Qualifications

• Active California PLS license required.
• Extensive experience in boundary research, analysis, and resolution.
• Strong knowledge of California boundary law and subdivision mapping.
• Experience preparing ALTA surveys, Records of Survey, legal descriptions, plats, exhibits, parcel maps, and right-of-way mapping.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• Ability to provide QA/QC oversight for survey deliverables and mapping products.
• Strong communication with clients, agencies, title companies, and project teams.
• Mentor survey staff and contribute to technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead surveying staff, setting technical standards.
• Lead boundary determinations on complex projects across CA.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and project teams to deliver accurate surveys.

Skills

Boundary research

QA/QC oversight

Client communication

Mentoring staff

CA boundary law

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license (CA)

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Become the technical authority behind complex boundary determinations while helping shape the future of a growing land surveying practice.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alex Dickinson

Salary: $120,000 - $205,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary engineering and surveying consulting firm known for delivering technically challenging land development, infrastructure, transportation, and public works projects throughout California. Their surveying professionals are trusted advisors on some of the region's most complex boundary and mapping assignments, combining modern technology with decades of surveying expertise.

As the organization continues to grow, they're seeking an experienced California Professional Land Surveyor who enjoys solving complex boundary issues, mentoring technical staff, and serving as a subject matter expert on legally defensible survey work. This position offers significant technical autonomy, long-term career stability, and the opportunity to help elevate an already respected surveying practice.

Why join us

• Join a highly respected surveying and engineering consulting firm with a strong reputation for technical excellence
• Work on challenging boundary, right-of-way, ALTA, and public infrastructure projects throughout California
• Enjoy flexible hybrid and remote work options while remaining engaged with a collaborative technical team
• Mentor junior survey professionals and help establish technical standards and best practices
• Build a long-term career with a firm that values professional development, collaboration, and technical leadership

Job Details

• Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
• Extensive experience performing boundary research, analysis, and resolution
• Strong knowledge of California boundary law, subdivision mapping, and land surveying principles
• Experience preparing ALTA surveys, Records of Survey, legal descriptions, plats, exhibits, parcel maps, and right-of-way mapping
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
• Experience processing and interpreting field survey data while integrating historical record information
• Ability to provide QA/QC oversight for survey deliverables and mapping products
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, agencies, title companies, and project teams
• Passion for mentoring survey staff and contributing to technical excellence across the department

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