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Project Surveyor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 46 - 55
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 youve 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.
This is a staffed hourly non-exempt position.
What you will be doing
- 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.
Qualifications & Skills
- 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 lets talk through it.
How we elevate your game
Joining Wood Rodgers comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey.
- A Unique Culture: Were an engineering firm that feels refreshingly different. As inventors who ask why not our leadership empowers employees to grow challenge conventions and develop creative solutions. We host grand parties offer surprise days off and consistently reinvest in our employees rather than focusing solely on corporate profits. While these perks contribute to our vibrant culture its the remarkable people at the heart of it all - individuals who are passionate about learning teaching helping and collaborating.
- Teamwork: Experience what it means to be part of the Wood Rodgers family. Be inspired by your leaders supported and encouraged by your teammates to live a full and exciting life and receive holistic support in your work and personal endeavors. Visit our website or follow us on social media @woodrodgersinc to get a glimpse of our dynamic community!
- Learning Development: Engage in leadership development programs and goal setting to unlock new possibilities for your career and life. Grow within the company through mentorship and achieve your potential as a leader from the moment youre hired.
About Company
Leaders in Civil Engineering, Land Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Technology, Modeling, Simulations, XPSWMM, HEC RAS, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM, StormCAD, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Synchro, TransCAD, Mapping, Surveying, Surveyor ... View more
