Project Land Surveyor - Land Surveyor-in-Training, PLS
Full-TimeUpdated on 10/22/2026
$45 - $60/hr+ Annual bonus + 401(k) match
Senior
Bachelor's
Roseville, CA, USA
In PersonRoseville office serving Greater Sacramento and Placer County.
Architecture & Civil Engineering
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with emphasis in Land Surveying or Geomatics, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 5 years of related land survey experience.
A Land Surveyor-in-Training credential and progression toward Professional Land Surveyor certification; a California Professional Land Surveyor license is preferred.
Ability to perform and manage survey projects from field to finish using Trimble GNSS and terrestrial equipment.
Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
Experience working in and managing a team of technical staff in multiple disciplines.
Oral and written communication skills, including public and client presentations.
A valid driver's license and a driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points.
Responsibilities
Coordinate, oversee, and direct a survey team during project execution in responsible charge.
Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
Coach, mentor, and delegate responsibility to staff, and conduct recurring staff meetings to review workload and scheduling.
Provide technical project review and quality assurance/quality control, including overseeing land division mapping, ALTA surveys, and topographic design surveys to ensure they meet company and industry standards when stamping.
Serve as the primary contact with clients.
Assist in developing new business and promoting repeat and referral business.
Prepare and review project proposals, qualification statements, and promotional materials.
Desired Qualifications
A strong understanding of remote sensing, including photogrammetry, LiDAR, and bathymetric surveys.
An FAA Part 107 drone pilot (Remote Pilot Certification).
Location: Roseville, California, serving Greater Sacramento and Placer County
Department: Surveying
Plan and deliver ALTA, topographic and land division surveys from field to finish as a Project Land Surveyor in our Roseville office.
At Lumos & Associates you will work with GNSS, LiDAR, photogrammetry and drone tools while advancing toward or building on your PLS license.
Compensation: $45 to $60 per hour.
Why This Role at Lumos
Work with Trimble GNSS, LiDAR, photogrammetry, bathymetric survey tools, and drones.
Manage survey projects from field to finish alongside the Survey Project Manager.
Advance toward or build on your PLS license on ALTA, topographic, and land division work.
About the Role
As a Project Land Surveyor for our growing Northern California business, you will coordinate, plan, and execute survey projects, working closely with the Survey Project Manager and field technicians to deliver high quality, accurate results.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills
Strong technical background in land surveying and have a demonstrated ability to serve in responsible charge capacity for land surveying projects.
Strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal communication with team members and colleagues.
Possess a high level of creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee several projects and tasks simultaneously.
Ability to maintain project budgets and develop new and repeat business with existing and new clients.
Experience working in the field and in the office
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate, oversee, and direct a survey team during the execution of projects in responsible charge.
Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and delegating responsibility to staff. Conduct recurring staff meetings to review workload and scheduling.
Provide technical review (QA/QC) of projects. This includes overseeing survey projects such as land division mapping, ALTA surveys, and topographic design surveys to ensure they meet company and industry standards when stamping.
Serve as the primary contact with clients.
Assist in the development of new business and promoting repeat and referral business.
Prepare and review project proposals, qualification statements, and promotional materials.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Land Surveying or Geomatics, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 5 years of related land survey experience.
Land Surveyor-in-Training (L.S.I.T.) and progression toward Professional Land Surveyor certification, California P.L.S. license, preferred.
Must be able to perform and manage survey projects from field to finish using Trimble GNSS and terrestrial equipment.
Must be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
A good understanding of remote sensing including photogrammetry, LiDAR, and bathymetric surveys is desired.
FAA Part 107 drone pilot (Remote Pilot Certification), preferred
Experience working in and managing a team of technical staff in multiple disciplines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including public/client presentations.
Valid driver's license and driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points.
About Lumos & Associates
Lumos & Associates brings civil engineering, structural engineering, surveying and mapping, geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and construction management under one roof, with offices in Reno, Carson City, Fallon, South Lake Tahoe, Roseville, El Dorado Hills, and Boise. We invest heavily in professional development and operate under five core values: Stay Moving, Dip Down, Own It, Make It Right, and Take Pride.
Pay Transparency Statement
The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.
California hourly pay range
$45 to $60 USD
Benefits Offered to Eligible Full Time Employees
Competitive salary and annual bonus
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous company matched 401(k) with a Roth provision
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Company paid life insurance and short and long term disability
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
A community driven culture that values balance and professional growth
Pay Transparency Statement
The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.