Associate Surveyor - Pleasanton
Job Title: Associate Surveyor
Salary Range: $80,000 - $130,000
Company Description:
A growing land surveying and civil engineering firm in the East Bay is seeking an Associate Surveyor to join its team in Pleasanton, CA. The company works on a diverse mix of residential, commercial, and land development projects and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced surveyors and engineering professionals.
Job Description:
This position is ideal for a survey professional with strong office survey experience who enjoys boundary analysis, map preparation, research, and project coordination. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate survey documents while supporting both office and field operations.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare Final Maps, Parcel Maps, Records of Survey, and legal descriptions
- Conduct deed, title, easement, right-of-way, and boundary research
- Perform boundary resolution and calculate property corners
- Prepare topographic survey deliverables and base mapping exhibits
- Support construction staking calculations and survey project execution
- Process and organize incoming field data, notes, photographs, and digital datasets
- Assist with FEMA Elevation Certificates and LOMA applications
- Complete setback and height verification exhibits for city and county approvals
- Coordinate with survey field crews, engineers, project managers, and licensed surveyors
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to company quality standards
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of office surveying experience
- Strong experience with boundary analysis, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and Records of Survey
- Minimum 5 years of AutoCAD drafting experience
- Knowledge of deeds, easements, dedications, vacations, and right-of-way research
- Experience working with ALTA/NSPS surveys and ACSM standards preferred
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license highly preferred
- Field survey experience or experience collaborating with field crews is a plus
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary of $80,000 - $130,000
- Stable backlog of residential and commercial projects
- Direct mentorship from licensed survey professionals
- Long-term career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
Why Should You Apply?
- Gain exposure to every aspect of survey project delivery, from research through final mapping
- Work on a diverse portfolio of land development and boundary projects
- Join a respected team that values technical excellence and professional growth
- Clear pathway toward increased responsibility and licensure support for aspiring PLS professionals
- Be part of a close-knit office where your contributions directly impact project success and client relationships.
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