Kierwright
Senior Project Land Surveyor
Santa Clara, California, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$104k-$150kDetected 6 hours ago
Project ManagementProcess ImprovementAutoCADResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeCivil 3DLand Surveying
About the role
- The Senior Project Surveyor (SME) is a senior technical specialist responsible for delivering high-level boundary analysis, advanced computations, mapping tasks, and complex survey deliverables.
- This role focuses on deep technical expertise rather than staff management, serving as an internal subject-matter expert for complex or high-risk surveying assignments.
- This position plays a critical role in elevating the technical quality and consistency of Survey/Mapping deliverables across the firm.
Responsibilities
- Perform and verify complex boundary analyses using relevant legal principles, statutes, and case law.
- perform least-squares adjustments as needed.
- Process and adjust GPS and conventional survey data; perform least-squares adjustments as needed.
- Prepare drawings, mapping files, and supporting survey documents in collaboration with drafting staff.
- Maintain high standards for data integrity, record documentation, and file management.
- Support the Senior Land Survey Manager and PLS staff by contributing to QA/QC practices.
Requirements
- Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
- To ensure a consistent hiring process, all inquiries, including partnership opportunities and candidate submissions, must be directed to hiring@kierwright.com.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying
- 8-10+ years' relevant survey experience
- Professional Land Surveyor License (LS),preferred
- Project Management experience, preferred
- General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc.
- Proficient experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, required.
- Effective and professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Compensation
- $104k-$150k
Benefits
- Assist project teams with research into public records, deeds, dedication documents, vacation filings, and right-of-way information.
- EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE
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