Project Surveyor

Psomas; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared ownership

401(k) with immediate match

Hybrid work options

Mentorship & leadership development

People-first culture

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Psomas is seeking a Project Surveyor to join our 100% employee-owned firm with a strong culture of ownership and long-term impact. You will support a diverse portfolio of surveying and mapping projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.

In this role, you will coordinate projects, manage field data, develop technical mapping, and conduct research and calculations. Strong collaboration and CA-PLS status are essential for success.

Qualifications

• California-licensed Professional Land Surveyor or in progress to obtain PLS.
• 10+ years’ experience across all survey phases, including public mapping.
• Proficiency with industry-standard surveying software and data management tools.
• Knowledge of public agency codes, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Execution: Organize and coordinate surveying and mapping assignments to support successful delivery.
• Data Management & Processing: Use databases and systems to process and manage field data with accuracy.
• Technical Mapping & Analysis: Prepare mapping and drawings for agency submittals, including topographic mapping and boundary analysis.
• Research & Calculations: Review title reports, rights-of-way, ALTA surveys and mapping records; perform survey calculations and field support.
• Collaboration & Support: Work with survey staff and cross-functional teams to meet project needs across departments.

Skills

PLS license in CA

10+ years experience

surveying software

data management tools

public agency codes

analytical and collaboration

Tools

Surveying software

Data management tools

Job description

Project Surveyor

Own Your Future at Psomas

Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible and hybrid work options that support collaboration and focused work.
• Career Growth: Structured career pathing, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.
• People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that value diverse perspectives and invest in your development.
• Meaningful Work: High-impact projects across utilities, transportation, aviation, and rail.

What You'll Do

As a Project Surveyor, you will support a diverse portfolio of surveying and mapping projects, contributing technical expertise while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.

• Project Coordination & Execution Organize and coordinate projects involving a broad range of surveying and mapping assignments, supporting successful project delivery.
• Data Management & Processing Utilize various databases and systems to process and manage field data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Technical Mapping & Analysis Prepare technical mapping and final drawings for agency submittals and approvals, including topographic mapping and boundary analysis.
• Research & Calculations Research and analyze title reports, right-of-way/easements, ALTA surveys, and mapping records; perform survey calculations and provide field support.
• Collaboration & Support Work closely with survey staff and multidisciplinary teams to support project needs across departments.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in California or in process of obtaining your PLS
• 10+ years of experience across all phases of surveying, including public mapping (records of survey, legal descriptions, exhibits, etc.)
• Proficiency with industry-standard surveying software and data management tools
• Knowledge of public agency codes, processes, and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Range: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
• Incentives: Discretionary performance bonus program
• Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientati