Senior Professional Land Surveyor, PLS

Location(s): Southern California
Practice/Department: Mapping and Surveying
Work Environment: Hybrid
Compensation: $150000-$200000 annually*

Dudeks journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern Californias water and wastewater agencies.

Today we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has beenrecognized by leading industry organizations andwevebeen honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues such as the transition to renewable energy infrastructure hardening and repair environmental protection and community resilience.

Learn more about ouraward-winning culture thebenefits and perksof being aDudekian and theprojectsyou will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are

As anemployee-owner you embrace accountability working safely andcollaborationwhile thinking resourcefully and independently.

Like allDudekians you are curious andsolution-oriented with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit ofinnovation.

HowYoullMake an Impact

The Senior Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is a senior leader responsible for driving the strategy performance and growth of surveying operations across large-scale and complex projects. This role blends advanced technical expertise with strong leadership to deliver accurate high-quality and compliant surveying solutions.

This leader oversees project execution develops high-performing teams and partners closely with clients and internal stakeholders. The Senior Professional Land Surveyor also plays a key role in business development operational excellence and advancing technologies that strengthen capabilities and competitive advantage.

This role will be based out of one of our Southern California offices as a hybrid role.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Lead complex surveying projects from planning through delivery.
• Ensure work is completed accurately on time within budget and in compliance with requirements.
• Define scope schedules and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support broader project goals.

Operational Leadership and Strategy

• Drive strategic planning performance goals and operational improvements.
• Oversee budgeting forecasting and resource allocation.
• Monitor team utilization and optimize workflows.
• Proactively manage project and operational risks.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead mentor and develop a team of survey professionals.
• Support hiring onboarding performance management and career growth.
• Foster a collaborative high-performance team environment.

Client Engagement and Business Development

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and service expansion.
• Support proposals cost estimates and contract negotiations.
• Represent the team in client meetings and presentations.

Technical Leadership and Innovation

• Provide technical oversight across surveying activities and deliverables.
• Drive adoption of new tools technologies and best practices.
• Oversee use and maintenance of survey equipment (GPS UAVs lidar etc.).
• Promote continuous improvement in workflows and data practices.

Quality Assurance Compliance and Safety

• Establish and uphold QA/QC standards.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and client requirements.
• Conduct reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain and promote strong safety practices.

Data and Systems Management

• Oversee survey data quality storage and accessibility.
• Improve processes for data collection processing and integration.
• Support advancement of geospatial systems and automation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of experience in surveying geomatics GIS or related field.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required for the State of California.
• Bachelors degree in Surveying Geomatics Geography Civil Engineering or related field.
• Ability to work in field environments and travel as needed.
• Mustpossessa valid drivers license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred to have one or more of the of following: Arizona New Mexico Texas Colorado or Nevada.
• Advanced experience with surveying technologies (GPS UAVs lidar).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D ArcGIS and related tools.
• Strong leadership client management and business development experience.
• Background in budgeting operations and strategic planning.

Compensation: $150000-$200000 annually*

*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individuals related experience education certifications skills and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions

• This joboperatesin a remote or office-basedenvironmentand this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones printers etc.
• This job requires occasional project site visits basedoutdoorswhich can include excessive noise uneven walking surfaces extreme weather and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer sitting or standing forlong periodsof time in an office or remote office setting.

• Employees must be capable of bending squatting climbing ladders andlifting upto 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).

• This job requires attending meetings both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with government agency representatives members of the public and others.Speakinghearingand listening are.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.

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Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees regardless of their background feel valued respected and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair andequitableprocesses based on merit free from any discrimination.

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable lawsprovidingequal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to allpersonsinvolved in Dudeks operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment hiring training promotion transfer compensation benefits discipline layoff recall and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudeks commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.

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