Senior Project Surveyor

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Plan with generous match

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Flexible Work Schedule (Hybrid)

Job summary

Actalent in California is seeking a Senior Project Surveyor (PLS) to lead surveying and mapping projects across the state. This hybrid, primarily office-based role emphasizes mentorship, client coordination, and project delivery.

Candidates must hold a California PLS license, have AutoCAD Civil 3D experience, and 7+ years of surveying experience. The position offers competitive pay (up to $180k) and a flexible schedule after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Active California PLS license required.
• 7+ years of land surveying experience.
• Experience with boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and legal descriptions.
• Strong office surveying and project delivery background.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveying and mapping projects from planning through delivery.
• Review and process field-collected survey data.
• Prepare and oversee boundary, ALTA, topographic surveys, and legal descriptions.
• Perform and review survey calculations and QC procedures.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Mentor junior survey staff and support proposals and client relations.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Client interaction

Education

California PLS license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Project Surveyor (PLS)

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA or Sacramento, CA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days in-office / 3 days remote after onboarding)

Compensation: Up to $180,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

About the Opportunity

An established California engineering and geospatial consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Surveyor to support land surveying and mapping projects throughout the state. This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor who enjoys a blend of technical project delivery, staff mentorship, client interaction, and project coordination.

The position is primarily office-based with little to no routine field work and offers long-term growth opportunities within a well-established organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveying and mapping projects from planning through delivery
• Review and process field-collected survey data
• Prepare and oversee:
  • Boundary surveys
  • ALTA surveys
  • Topographic surveys and mapping
  • Legal descriptions
  • Construction staking exhibits
• Perform and review survey calculations and quality control procedures
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior survey staff
• Support proposal development and fee estimates
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Required Qualifications

• Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
• Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
• 7+ years of land surveying experience
• Experience with boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and legal descriptions
• Strong office surveying and project delivery background
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• LSIT certification prior to obtaining PLS
• Experience with Trimble software and workflows
• Experience with MicroStation
• Utility, transportation, infrastructure, or public works project experience
• Experience mentoring survey staff or leading project teams

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work schedule after onboarding
• Minimal travel requirements
• Primarily office-based role
• Opportunity to serve as a technical leader within a growing survey group
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, land development, and surveying projects

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 and 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 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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