Architecture & Civil Engineering·Updated on Nov 13·
Full-timePleasanton, CA, USA$33 - $42 /hrIn-person
About the Job
Requirements
A minimum of 2 years of relevant land surveying office experience is required.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
Ability to read civil improvement plan sets is required.
A Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) credential is required, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.
Responsibilities
Pre-calculate and prepare survey data for construction staking and civil improvement projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
Review civil improvement plans and perform quality assurance and quality control.
Perform quality assurance and quality control of as-staked construction layout field data.
Receive and respond to field survey requests from contractors and clients by phone and email.
Coordinate survey field crew schedules daily by balancing survey requests, personnel, and availability under the direction of the survey manager and staff.
Assist with daily scheduling of survey field crews based on request priorities, crew availability, and direction from the survey manager.
Upload and download field data, organize incoming data, and interpret field notes and sketches to support office calculations and drafting.
Assist in preparing construction staking cost estimates, proposals, and change orders.
Assist in producing survey deliverables, including topographic surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Records of Survey, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, legal descriptions, and related documents.
Desired Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a related field or progress toward completing a degree is preferred.
Survey field experience is preferred.
Project experience with land development is desired.
Experience with Trimble Business Center 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 an Assistant Surveyor position for someone that is passionate about (or at least really likes) land surveying and construction staking. You’ll be performing various tasks with an emphasis in construction staking calculations, review and QA/QC of civil improvement plans, as-built surveys, control network planning and processing. Other tasks may include support in topographic mapping, ALTA Surveys, Records of Survey, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, plats and exhibits, legal descriptions, easement documents, and Field Survey setup for a wide range of public and private projects and clients.
We bring innovative solutions to the toughest construction challenges.
We go beyond traditional surveying by transforming field data into actionable intelligence that drives successful project delivery. From pre-construction planning and construction layout, as-builts, and reality capture, we leverage advanced technologies and forward-thinking approaches to provide precise, reliable data that keeps projects moving efficiently. If you're passionate about accuracy, problem-solving, and helping build the infrastructure that shapes our communities, Wood Rodgers is the place for you.
This is a staffed, hourly, non-exempt position.
Pre-calculating and preparing survey data for construction staking and civil improvement projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
Civil improvement plans review and QA/QC.
QA/QC of as-staked construction layout field data.
Receive and respond to field survey requests from contractors and clients via phone and email.
Coordinate survey field crew schedule by balancing survey requests, survey personnel and availability daily with direction from the survey manager and staff.
Assist with the coordination of daily scheduling of survey field crews based on request priorities, crew availability, and direction from the Survey Manager.
Upload and download field data, organize incoming data, and interpret field notes and sketches to support office calculations and drafting.
Assist in the preparation of construction staking cost estimates, proposals and change orders.
Assist in the production of survey deliverables including topographic surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Records of Survey, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, legals descriptions and related documents.
Bachelor’s degree in related field or working toward completion of degree, preferred.
Minimum of 2+ years of relevant land surveying office experience.
Must be proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Must be proficient in reading civil improvement plan sets
Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) or ability to get it within 6 months.
Survey field experience is preferred
Project experience with land development
Experience with Trimble Business Center is preferred
Strong communication and problem solving skills
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.