Land Surveyor, Mapping Expert

Stantec

. Oversee work on mapping-related projects, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, control, land descriptions, and subdivision mapping on public and private land development projects .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,600 - $168,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of surveying principles and local laws, with a strong ability to manage project scope, schedules, and budgets. Proficient in technical software and field instrumentation, ensuring quality control and effective communication with clients and team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Professional Land SurveyorAutoCAD Civil 3DTrimble Business CenterSurvey Project ManagementField Instrumentation

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Hard Skills

Survey CalculationsBoundary Survey DescriptionsQuality ControlQuality AssuranceTitle-Data AbstractionRecord-Drawing ResearchAlgebraTrigonometry

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

GPSRobotic Total Stations

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in California

Industry Keywords

Land SurveyingMapping ProjectsPublic Land DevelopmentPrivate Land DevelopmentOccupational HazardsSafety Precautions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee work on mapping-related projects, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, control, land descriptions, and subdivision mapping on public and private land development projects
Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets
Oversee financial details and performance of survey projects and/or tasks
Supervise technical office and field staff
Perform survey calculations, analysis, final map checking, title-data abstraction, and record-drawing research
Write property boundary survey descriptions for deeds, leases, and other legal documents
Coordinate survey efforts with clients and other professions within Stantec
Sign and seal survey documents
Perform survey project quality control and quality assurance
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced knowledge of local survey laws, surveying principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions
Proficient in relevant technical software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and/or equivalent
Working knowledge of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations
Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
Demonstrates strong math skills, including algebra and trigonometry
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the state of California is required
Minimum of 8 years Land Surveying experience preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity, including directing workloads, developing staff, and completing performance assessments