Senior Project Surveyor

Actalent; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account & Flexible -Sp

401k Plan with Generous Company Match

Fully Vested Vacation and Holiday Pay

Flexible Work Schedule (Hybrid Remote;

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Actalent seeks licensed California PLS Senior Project Surveyors to lead survey efforts on infrastructure, transportation, and land development projects across California. This primarily office-based role offers mentorship, technical leadership, and collaboration with public agencies and private developers.

The position features a hybrid schedule (two days in the office, three remote) from Rancho Cucamonga, with opportunities to shape major projects and grow within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active California PLS license.
• 7+ years of professional land surveying experience.
• Strong office surveying experience.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience producing boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic mapping, legal descriptions, staking calculations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey efforts on complex civil, infrastructure, transportation, and land development projects.
• Serve as a technical expert for survey calculations and methodologies.
• Review and process field-collected survey data.
• Prepare and oversee topo maps, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, and staking packages.
• Ensure accuracy and quality control across survey deliverables.
• Coordinate project schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
• Mentor survey technicians and junior professionals.
• Support field crews with technical expertise and problem solving.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Assist with proposals, fee estimates, and project planning.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Survey leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Science or related field

LSIT certification preferred

Tools

Trimble technologies

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

Location: California (Hybrid Schedule Available)

Shape California's Future Infrastructure

Location: California (Hybrid Schedule Available)

Shape California's Future Infrastructure

Are you a licensed Professional Land Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a collaborative, employee-focused consulting firm? We're seeking multiple Senior Project Surveyors to support a diverse portfolio of surveying and mapping projects throughout California.

This is a primarily office-based role that offers the opportunity to lead complex projects, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to major infrastructure, transportation, utility, land development, and public works initiatives. Following onboarding, team members enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with two days in the office and three days working remotely.

About Us

We are an established employee-centered engineering, surveying, and geospatial consulting firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across California. Our multidisciplinary team partners with public agencies, private developers, utility providers, and infrastructure organizations to help shape communities through innovative planning, engineering, surveying, and mapping services. We foster a culture built on collaboration, technical excellence, professional growth, and work-life balance.

What You'll Do

Technical Survey Leadership

• Lead survey efforts on complex civil engineering, infrastructure, transportation, and land development projects.
• Serve as a technical expert for survey calculations, methodologies, and best practices.
• Review and process field-collected survey data.
• Prepare and oversee production of:
  • Topographic maps
  • Boundary surveys
  • ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
  • Legal descriptions
  • Construction staking packages
• Ensure exceptional accuracy and quality control across all survey deliverables.

Project Management

• Coordinate project schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
• Monitor project scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Obtain permits and coordinate project requirements.
• Manage multiple active projects while ensuring successful project execution.

Team Development

• Mentor and train survey technicians and junior survey professionals.
• Provide guidance on survey calculations, drafting standards, and surveying procedures.
• Support field crews with technical expertise and project-related problem solving.

Client & Business Support

• Build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Participate in project meetings and communications.
• Assist with proposals, fee estimates, and project planning activities.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and long-term client partnerships.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License
• 7+ years of professional land surveying experience
• Strong office surveying experience
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience producing survey calculations and processing topographic field data
• Demonstrated experience preparing:
  • Boundary Surveys
  • ALTA Surveys
  • Topographic Mapping
  • Legal Descriptions
  • Staking Calculations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Science, Surveying, Engineering, or related field
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
• LSIT certification prior to obtaining PLS
• Experience with Trimble technologies
• MicroStation experience
• Revit exposure
• Utility, infrastructure, transportation, or public works surveying experience
• Prior leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility
• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure and development projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Strong career growth and leadership opportunities
• Exposure to a diverse project portfolio throughout California
• Commitment to professional development and technical excellence

If you're a licensed California PLS who enjoys technical leadership, project ownership, and mentoring others while delivering high-quality survey solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team where your expertise helps drive projects that shape communities across California.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
• 401k Plan with a Generous Company Match
• Fully Vested Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Flexible Work Schedule (Hybrid Remote; 9/80; Half-day Fridays, etc.)
• Professional Development Assistance

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Rancho Cucamonga,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.