Full-Time

Licensed Surveyor

Updated on 8/18/2026

Apex Companies

Apex Companies

1,001-5,000 employees

National environmental consulting and engineering firm

Compensation Overview

$100k - $150k/yr

Roseville, CA, USA

Remote

Travel is required for field visits, survey activities, and consultations with clients and agencies.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
  • At least 8 years of experience in surveying, civil engineering, or related fields.
  • Expertise in survey equipment use, configuration, troubleshooting, procurement, and repair, including theodolites, total stations, drones, and GPS/GNSS equipment, in the field and office.
  • Expertise in survey software, including GIS/GPS, aerial and non-aerial cartography, and data collectors.
  • Proficient knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D, PDF software such as Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
  • Ability to learn and become proficient in new software and technologies.
  • Ability to work accurately and pay close attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and take direction.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
  • Ability to take initiative and maintain a proactive approach.
  • Ability to kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Valid California driver's license and an insurable driving record.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the work production and quality control of Roseville office surveyors and survey technicians as they develop solutions to technical problems.
  • Provide day-to-day technical guidance to survey staff.
  • Manage surveying service functions, including drafting, survey support, field surveying, and document control.
  • Ensure the timely, thorough, and accurate completion of survey services projects.
  • Ensure survey deliverables and documentation packages are complete.
  • Maintain project number assignments and customer documentation.
  • Manage project budgets and schedules and refine procedures for the survey department.
  • Perform in-office survey and mapping calculations and plans and prepare construction staking cut sheets.
  • Provide limited party chief services for field surveying duties, including boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, and construction staking, as needed.
  • Perform technical survey work and mapping using industry software, including Autodesk Civil 3D, and perform limited field surveying while meeting required quality and schedule standards.
  • Apply the firm's Quality Assurance/Quality Control checklists to survey deliverables.
  • Develop technical approaches, scopes, narratives, and cost or fee estimates for proposals and pursuits as a prime or subconsultant.
  • Develop and retain client contracts and identify opportunities to perform work under existing contracts.
  • Maintain current knowledge of advanced survey techniques.
  • Maintain relationships with team members, subconsultants, vendors, and clients.
  • Communicate project expectations to team members and subconsultants clearly and promptly.
  • Serve as liaison with project stakeholders.
  • Travel for field visits, survey activities, and consultations with clients and agencies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience surveying complex properties and addressing right-of-way issues.
  • Knowledge of land geographic information systems and boundary law.
  • Familiarity with surveying subdivisions, planned unit developments, and parcel maps.
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to varying conditions.

Apex Companies provides environmental consulting and engineering services to public agencies and private clients across all 50 states. Its offerings include water resources management, environmental remediation, health and safety, compliance assurance, ESG advisory, and infrastructure engineering, delivering work from site assessments to managing complex projects. A key differentiator is the breadth of services across environmental, health and safety, and ESG, plus its ARTEMIS data-management platform that organizes environmental information for risk mitigation and lending. The company aims to help clients manage environmental risk, achieve regulatory compliance, and efficiently complete projects while expanding its national footprint.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland

Founded

1988

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Apex earned Zweig’s 2026 Hot Firm No. 28 ranking, signaling strong growth momentum.
  • Tully and CWE expanded Apex’s stormwater, civil engineering, and California footprint in 2026.
  • March 2026 and February 2026 acquisitions broadened Apex’s municipal and private-market project pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Private equity ownership pressures Apex to chase integrations and leverage before 2027.
  • Apex’s acquisition spree risks cultural friction and margin dilution across California, Florida, and Intermountain West.
  • A single failed integration or buyer slowdown could break Apex’s roll-up story and stall growth.

What makes Apex Companies unique

  • Apex combines water, environmental, and infrastructure services under one national platform.
  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners backs Apex, enabling acquisitions like Tully and CWE in 2026.
  • Apex’s ARTEMIS data tools and stormwater lifecycle expertise deepen client lock-in.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
Apex Companies
Mar 18th, 2026
Apex Companies Acquires CWE

Apex Companies announced the acquisition of CWE, an award-winning civil infrastructure, water resources, and environmental engineering services firm with multiple offices in California.

Associated Press
Feb 17th, 2026
Apex Companies Acquires Tully, Inc.

Adds to Core Stormwater Strength and Enhances Ability to Deliver the Full Stormwater Lifecycle in Northern California

EIN News
Jan 5th, 2026
Raincatcher Advises AquaWorks DBO on Its Acquisition by Apex Companies

Raincatcher, a national mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving small to mid-size businesses, served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to AquaWorks DBO,

EIN News
Nov 3rd, 2025
Apex Companies Acquires Forsgren Associates, Inc.

Bolsters Engineering Depth and Extends Operational Presence in Intermountain West

EIN News
Nov 26th, 2024
Apex Acquires Weiler Engineering in Florida

Apex Companies, LLC has acquired Weiler Engineering Corporation, a Florida-based engineering firm. This acquisition enhances Apex's engineering capabilities and strengthens its presence in Florida. Weiler Engineering, with over 45 professionals, brings expertise in civil, structural, and utilities engineering. This move follows Apex's recent acquisitions of Johnson Engineering and Water Science Associates, further expanding its services in the municipal and private markets.