Architecture & Civil Engineering·Updated on Nov 13·
Full-timePleasanton, CA, USA$46.75 - $55 /hrIn-person
About the Job
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least five years of relevant work experience is required, including essential project experience in land development.
A Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) credential is required.
Experience with the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Geographic Information System (GIS) is required.
Strong knowledge of boundary and legal principles is required.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
Ability to manage multiple projects is required.
Skill in preparing proposals, scopes of work, and budget estimates is required.
Responsibilities
Schedule survey projects and monitor their completion.
Instruct survey crews on required field work.
Prepare and review detailed drawings from sketches, plans, specifications, and written and verbal instructions using civil, survey, and computer-aided drafting programs, including AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Interpret field notes and sketches.
Perform and review computations, including closure, precision, and calculations for surveys, plats, and easements.
Use AutoCAD software to assist in producing ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Records of Survey, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, and other survey-related documents.
Prepare and review legal descriptions and exhibits for parcel and easement acquisition.
Compile land title information from title reports and records research.
Desired Qualifications
Generate detailed topographic surveys.
Process conventional and GPS data using Trimble Business Center or similar software.
Survey field experience is preferred but not mandatory.
A Professional Licensed Surveyor (PLS) license is preferred.
Are you seeking a career where you can foster a positive working environment and enhance employee relations? Do you possess flexibility, proactivity, approachability, a knack for problem-solving, and a good sense of humor? If so, you’ve found the right place!
Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm, is hiring a project surveyor to join our Survey Department. We are seeking someone that enjoys various tasks associated with land surveying and mapping, such as preparing and processing ALTA Surveys, Records of Survey, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, plats and exhibits, legal descriptions, and easement documents for a wide range of public and private projects and clients.
This is a staffed, hourly, non-exempt position.
Schedule survey projects and monitor completion.
Instruct survey crews for field work needed.
Prepare and review detailed drawings from sketches, plans, specifications, and written and verbal instructions using civil, survey and computer aided drafting programs (i.e., AutoCAD Civil 3D).
Interpret field notes and sketches.
Perform and review various computations including closure, precision, and calculations for surveys, plats, easements, etc.
Use AutoCAD software to assist in production of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Record of Surveys, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, and other various survey related documents.
Prepare and review legal descriptions and exhibits for parcel and easement acquisition.
Compile land title information from title reports and records research.
Preferred, but not required: generate detailed topographic surveys, process conventional and GPS data using Trimble Business Center or similar software.
High School diploma, or equivalent, required.
Minimum of five years of relevant work experience, with project experience in land development being essential.
Survey field experience is preferred, but not mandatory
Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) is required and holding a Professional Licensed Surveyor (PLS) is preferred.
The candidate should have experience with ESRI Geographic Information System (GIS), have a strong knowledge of boundary and legal principals, and be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects.
Skilled in preparing proposals, scope of work documents, and budget estimates.
A note on hourly pay ranges
The range does not reflect geographic variations and may fluctuate above or below the stated amount. Offers will be based on several factors, including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and location. Base pay is just one part of the comprehensive compensation package offered by Wood Rodgers. If you feel you meet the requirements but may be outside of the pay range, please apply anyway and let’s talk through it.