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Senior Surveyor

NV5

$45.00 - $50.00 / hr

life insurance, 401(k)

United States, California, Sacramento

2525 Natomas Park Drive (Show on map)

Mar 25, 2025

Senior Surveyor

Job ID

2024-10446

# of Openings

Job Locations

US-CA-Walnut Creek | US-CA-Santa Rosa, CA | US-CA-Sacramento

Category

Survey

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Surveyor or Professional Land Surveyor to supervise technical staff, provide professional review of work products, manage office and field workload under the direction of the Survey Manager, and support the Survey Manager in maintaining project schedules and budgets.

This role involves conducting various types of survey research, computations, reviewing computer-aided survey drafting of topographic maps and plats, and preparing written descriptions of land for deeds, leases, and other legal documents in accordance with local, state, federal, and project requirements. The Senior Surveyor will review projects, perform quality assurance, and report progress through completion on each project assigned by the Director of Survey.

NV5's expert surveyors and geospatial specialists work across diverse environments, including deserts, rivers, mountains, and urban infrastructure. Their high-precision data minimizes errors and enhances project outcomes.

As a national leader in geospatial data, we utilize cutting-edge technologies, including lidar, topobathy, orthoimagery, hyperspectral imaging, and high-definition scanning (HDS). Our advanced drones, aircraft, robotics, and mobile data collection tools ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide professional and technical oversight and guidance.

Perform project research, logistics, and management; review plats and prepare legal descriptions.

Adhere to company policies, safety plans, and project safety plans.

Conduct quality control checks on each project, including computations, field book formats, and content.

Supervise project field crews and/or serve as Field PLS Party Chief.

Work on control, boundary, subdivision, heavy civil, topographic, and design surveys, as well as aerial mapping control, aeronautical surveys, and hydrographic surveying.

Accurately operate and adjust survey measuring instruments, including digital levels, GPS equipment, and total stations with electronic data collection capabilities.

Identify and understand essential sources of measurement errors.

Perform mathematical calculations and check field data.

Conduct data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks, and staking computations using survey programs and AutoCAD.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Professional Land Surveyor registration certification is a plus.
LSIT required

A minimum of 10 years of experience in surveying and mapping is required.

3+ years of project management experience preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills.

Proficiency in using total stations, GPS receivers, data collectors, and GPS reduction software.

Experience in AutoCAD with demonstrated survey drafting skills required; excellent AutoCAD skills are a plus.

Ability to read and understand survey drawings, plans, and specifications.

Knowledge of principles of monumentation, staking, and marking.

Hydrographic surveying experience is a plus.

Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, provided the candidate can meet the physical demand requirements listed below.

Ability to effectively manage stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain.

Frequently required to sit, walk, talk, or hear.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to sit for extended periods, work at a computer terminal for extended periods, type/key-in data, and answer telephones frequently as needed.

Adherence to company policies, safety plans, and project safety plans is required.

The pay range for this California position is $45.00- $50.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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