CWE
Engineering
LicensedSurveyor
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Licensed Surveyor at CWE. Skills: Licensed Surveyor, Surveying, Project management. Oversee work production. Oversee quality control”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver precise results; Deliver high-quality results; Ensure timely project completion; Ensure thorough project completion; Ensure accurate project completion; Ensure survey deliverables are complete; Ensure documentation packages are complete; Produce high quality products
Industry & Context.
Technical problems
Travel to conduct field visits, Ability to kneel, Ability to climb, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, Valid California driver’s license, Insurable driving record
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
California Professional Land Surveyor license, 8+ years of experience in Surveying, Expertise in survey equipment use, Expertise in Survey software, Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Proficient knowledge of PDF software, Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Ability to grasp new software, Ability to pay attention to detail, Demonstrates a work ethic, Good interpersonal abilities, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent oral communication skills, Ability to multi-task, Ability to prioritize, Ability to take direction, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Ability to self-motivate, Ability to work productively without supervision, Proactive approach, Self-starter, Takes initiative, Ability to kneel, Ability to climb, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, Valid California driver’s license, Insurable driving record
Nice to Have
Background in surveying for complex properties, Background in right-of-way issues, Knowledge of land geographic information systems, Knowledge of boundary law, Familiarity with surveying for subdivisions, Familiarity with PUDs, Familiarity with parcel maps, High attention to detail, Flexibility, Adaptability to work in varying conditions
What You'll Do.
Oversee work production
Oversee quality control
Develop solutions to technical problems
Provide technical guidance
Manage surveying service functions
Ensure timely project completion
Ensure thorough project completion
Ensure accurate project completion
Ensure survey deliverables are complete
Ensure documentation packages are complete
Maintain project number assignments
Maintain customer documentation
Refine procedures for survey department
Perform in-office survey calculations
Perform in-office mapping calculations
Prepare construction staking cut sheets
Provide party chief services
Perform boundary surveys
Perform topographic surveys
Perform construction staking
Perform technical survey work
Produce high quality products
Develop technical approaches for proposals
Develop scopes for proposals
Develop narratives for proposals
Develop cost estimates
Develop fee estimates
Mine existing client contracts
Harvest existing client contracts
Capitalize on client contracts
Retain new client contracts
Keep abreast of survey techniques
Maintain relationships with team members
Maintain relationships with sub-consultants
Maintain relationships with vendors
Maintain relationships with clients
Communicate project expectations
Liaise with project stakeholders
Conduct survey activities
Consult with agencies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working with teammates; Working with clients; Working with sub-consultants; Working with vendors; Working with team members
Communication Scope
Client relations; Project expectations; Oral communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project budgeting, Project management
Full Job Description
The Position We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our team as a Licensed Surveyor at our branch office in Roseville, California. As a California Registered Professional Land Surveyor at CWE, an Apex Company, you will take leadership on delivering our survey projects by taking a hands-on approach, working with teammates and clients, and optimizing internal processes and standards. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong technical, management, and interpersonal skills who thrives on delivering precise, high-quality results. The PLS will oversee fieldwork, documentation, deliverables, client relations, and ensure that projects adhere to the firm's Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for overseeing work production and quality control of Roseville office surveyors and survey technicians as they develop and create solutions to technical problems. Provide day-to-day technical guidance to survey staff. Under limited supervision, manage a variety of surveying service functions that could include drafting, survey support, field survey, document control or other surveying support activities. Ensure the timely, thorough, and accurate completion of all survey services projects. Ensure survey deliverables and documentation packages are complete. Maintain project number assignments and customer documentation. Responsible for project budgeting, project scheduling; and refining procedures for the survey department. Principal activities will include in-office survey and mapping calculations and plans, and preparation of construction staking cut sheets. As needed, and not limited to, provide limited party chief services on various field surveying duties, including boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA Surveys, and construction staking. Perform technical survey work and mapping, utilizing industry software including, but not limited to, Autodesk Civil 3D, and perform l
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