Survey Mapper PLS

KWC Engineers; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid health coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

KWC Engineers, based in Southern California, is seeking a Senior Project Surveyor - Mapping Specialist with a California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license. This role involves leading survey mapping tasks for civil engineering projects, performing boundary analysis, and managing survey teams. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in land surveying and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

The position includes a robust compensation package, offering complete health benefits and a flexible work schedule. KWC is committed to providing a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in California.
• Extensive knowledge of boundary establishment and legal descriptions.
• Experience managing all phases of land surveying.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of survey mapping tasks.
• Perform boundary analysis and closure calculations.
• Research survey records and prepare official documentation.

Skills

Leadership in survey team management

Boundary analysis and COGO

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

5 years of experience in land surveying

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Trimble Business Center

Job description

KWC Engineers is a Southern California–based professional services firm specializing in Civil Engineering, Planning, and Surveying. We provide innovative, high-quality solutions through strong client partnerships, skilled team members, and a culture that fosters leadership and career growth. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Surveyor - Mapping Specialist with a California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license to support civil engineering and land development projects. This role is responsible for precise boundary establishment, cut sheets, and detailed mapping. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in surveying principles, proven leadership in guiding survey teams, and extensive experience managing projects from initial research and analysis to final mapping and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of survey mapping tasks across a variety of civil engineering and land development projects.
• Perform detailed boundary analysis, closure calculations, and coordinate geometry (COGO) computations to resolve discrepancies in field data.
• Research and analyze survey records, title reports, deeds, easements, and other legal documents to determine accurate boundary and property information.
• Prepare and review legal descriptions, plats, exhibits, Records of Survey, Corner Records, and other official survey documentation.
• Interpret field data and prepare topographic maps and CAD drawings for agency submittals and internal review.
• Produce, prepare, and edit mapping deliverables including boundary surveys, topographic maps, parcel maps, tract maps, ALTA/NSPS surveys, subdivision maps, as-built surveys, and construction calculations.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and other survey software for drafting, data processing, and construction staking support.
• Process field data collected by survey crews and perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) checks to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Review and interpret civil, architectural, and structural plans to provide technical guidance to field crews and project managers.
• Develop and prepare Field Workplans, subdivision maps, Records of Survey, Right-of-Way maps, ALTA surveys, and related documentation.
• Assist in the review and processing of field survey results, preparing associated data, charts, maps, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all deliverables meet professional land surveying standards and comply with jurisdictional codes, regulations, and company quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with survey field crews, project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate project execution.
• Communicate clearly to define project requirements and resolve technical challenges.
• Provide mentorship and task delegation to junior staff; assist with scheduling, technical support, and quality control oversight.
• Support tracking of project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and work with project managers to address performance concerns.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of California.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in all phases of land surveying, including public mapping projects such as records of survey, legal descriptions, and exhibits.
• Extensive knowledge of boundary establishment methods, boundary analysis, coordinate geometry (COGO), and legal description writing.
• Proficient in preparing legal descriptions, plats, final maps, parcel maps, records of survey, subdivision maps, ALTA/NSPS surveys, and easement exhibits.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles and construction support workflows, including cut sheet preparation, staking data, and construction calculations.
• Familiar with California land use laws, survey standards, and agency requirements, particularly in Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles counties.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply professional land surveying standards and jurisdictional codes.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Trimble Business Center, and StarNet.
• Familiarity with Autodesk survey databases is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to supervise field crews and collaborate with engineers.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to perform accurate and precise calculations.

KWC Engineers offers a robust total reward package, including 100% employer paid health coverage for employees, vision, dental, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and competitive PTO. We are a family-first organization and allow a flexible, hybrid work schedule to accommodate personal time. Our benefits package is always changing to find special ways to support and care for our Team.

KWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with KWC is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

We regret that relocation assistance is not available and that we are unable to consider applicants residing outside of the Southern California area.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. We cannot sponsor work visas for this role.