Remote Assistant Surveyor: Growth & Licensure Path

Mark Thomas; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

ESOP program

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Mark Thomas is seeking an Assistant Surveyor I to begin a progressive series toward licensure. This entry-level role is designed for new geomatics graduates and is supervised by senior survey staff.

You will learn and perform survey tasks repeatedly to build core proficiency as you contribute to field and office deliverables. The position emphasizes growth through hands-on training, collaboration with field crews, and exposure to CADD workflows including plats, ALTA surveys, topographic mapping,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4–6+ years of survey experience or a bachelor’s with survey/drafting emphasis and 0–2+ years experience.
• LSIT preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and survey drafting software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, TopoDOT).

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing project deliverables and field packages; performs quality checks.
• Completes work tasks on time and within budget as directed by supervisor.
• Communicates project instructions clearly to field and office teams; updates supervisor on status.
• Uses survey CAD software to prepare plats, maps, ALTA surveys, topographic mapping, DTMs, and calculations for field crews.
• Drafts legal descriptions and survey documents; reviews maps and deeds for property descriptions.
• Researches property information for licensed surveyors; generates utility records requests.
• Reviews and reduces field data; supports storage, transport, assembly, and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Engages in training opportunities to advance professional development and career growth.
• Supports hybrid and primarily remote work environments as offered by the firm.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree with surveying/drafting emphasis

LSIT preferred

High School diploma with relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

InRoads

TopoDOT

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Mark Thomas is seeking an Assistant Surveyor I to begin a progressive series toward licensure. This entry-level role is designed for new geomatics graduates and is supervised by senior survey staff.

You will learn and perform survey tasks repeatedly to build core proficiency as you contribute to field and office deliverables. The position emphasizes growth through hands-on training, collaboration with field crews, and exposure to CADD workflows including plats, ALTA surveys, topographic mapping,