Project Surveyor

Wood Rodgers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A Unique Culture

Teamwork

Learning & Development

Job summary

Wood Rodgers in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Project Surveyor to join the Survey Department. The role focuses on land surveying, ALTA surveys, and mapping for public and private projects, using Civil 3D and ESRI GIS.

The position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt, with a strong emphasis on coordinating survey workloads, preparing legal descriptions, and managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant land surveying experience; project experience in land development is essential.
• LSIT is required and holding a PLS is preferred.
• Experience with ESRI GIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D is required; knowledge of boundary and legal principles is important.

Responsibilities

• Schedule survey projects and monitor completion.
• Instruct survey crews for field work needed.
• Prepare and review drawings using Civil 3D and related software.
• Interpret field notes and sketches; perform computations for surveys and plats.
• Use AutoCAD to produce ALTA/NSPS surveys and other survey documents.
• Prepare and review legal descriptions and exhibits for parcels and easements.
• Compile land title information from title reports and records.
• Generate topographic surveys and process GPS data when applicable.

Skills

Multi-project management

Boundary & legal principles

Budget estimation

Proposal writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

LSIT certification

Professional Licensed Surveyor (PLS) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ESRI GIS

Job description

Project Surveyor

Department: Survey

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sacramento, CA

Compensation: $46.75 - $55.00 / hour

Description

Are you seeking a career where you can foster a positive working environment and enhance employee relations? Do you possess flexibility, proactivity, approachability, a knack for problem-solving, and a good sense of humor? If so, you’ve found the right place!

Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm, is hiring a project surveyor to join our Survey Department. We are seeking someone that enjoys various tasks associated with land surveying and mapping, such as preparing and processing ALTA Surveys, Records of Survey, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, plats and exhibits, legal descriptions, and easement documents for a wide range of public and private projects and clients. This is a staffed, hourly, non-exempt position.

What you will be doing

• Schedule survey projects and monitor completion.
• Instruct survey crews for field work needed.
• Prepare and review detailed drawings from sketches, plans, specifications, and written and verbal instructions using civil, survey and computer aided drafting programs (i.e., AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Interpret field notes and sketches.
• Perform and review various computations including closure, precision, and calculations for surveys, plats, easements, etc.
• Use AutoCAD software to assist in production of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Record of Surveys, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, and other various survey related documents.
• Prepare and review legal descriptions and exhibits for parcel and easement acquisition.
• Compile land title information from title reports and records research.
• Preferred, but not required: generate detailed topographic surveys, process conventional and GPS data using Trimble Business Center or similar software.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience, with project experience in land development being essential.
• Survey field experience is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) is required and holding a Professional Licensed Surveyor (PLS) is preferred.
• The candidate should have experience with ESRI Geographic Information System (GIS), have a strong knowledge of boundary and legal principals, and be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects.
• Skilled in preparing proposals, scope of work documents, and budget estimates.

Hourly Pay Range Note

The range does not reflect geographic variations and may fluctuate above or below the stated amount. Offers will be based on several factors, including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and location. Base pay is just one part of the comprehensive compensation package offered by Wood Rodgers. If you feel you meet the requirements but may be outside of the pay range, please apply anyway and let’s talk through it.

Benefits

Joining Wood Rodgers comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey.

• A Unique Culture: We’re an engineering firm that feels refreshingly different. Our leadership empowers employees to grow, challenge conventions, and develop creative solutions.
• Teamwork: Experience being part of the Wood Rodgers family and receive holistic support for work and personal endeavors.
• Learning & Development: Engage in leadership development programs and goal setting to unlock new possibilities for your career and life.