Professional Land Surveyor

Summary

Join the TAIT team as a Land Surveyor in Rancho Cordova, CA, reporting to the VP of Engineering. This position requires at least 5 years of experience in construction staking, including experience with buildings, structures, robotics, and GPS equipment. A California PLS license is required, and recent field experience is preferred. The role involves various surveying tasks and requires proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, Carlson Software, Leica Systems, and Trimble equipment. TAIT offers a competitive salary ($100,000-$135,000/yr), excellent benefits, and a flexible work schedule (remote, hybrid, or in-person options). The company values a supportive work-life balance and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Possess 5+ years of experience in the survey-mapping field
• Hold a Professional Land Surveyors License from the State of California
• Have recent construction staking experience
• Have Boundary Topographic survey experience
• Possess experience with Carlson Software and Leica Systems
• Be proficient with Trimble surveying equipment and software
• Hold a valid California Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Perform construction staking for buildings and structures
• Utilize robotics and GPS equipment for surveying tasks
• Operate and maintain Trimble surveying equipment and software, including 1-man robotic data collection
• Proficiently use AutoCAD and Civil3D software
• Work with Carlson Software and Leica Systems
• Demonstrate solid math skills and a team player attitude
• Assist in teaching and mentoring other team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Have three years of journey level experience with responsible charge on a survey project which has involved the use, adjustment, and care of surveying instruments; both with a field crew and processing work in the office
• Be proficient in a wide range of computer programs which may include MS Office Suite, CADD (Civil3D, Carlson, MicroSurvey, or other drafting package), Processing/adjustment software (Trimble Business Center, StarNet, etc.)
• Have three or more years of Digital Terrain Model (DTM), GPS, collection and processing, least square adjustment, Topographic surveys, and boundary surveys experience

Benefits

• Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
• Dental Plans with little to no deductible
• Vision PPO plan that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
• Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
• Support for professional growth and development
• Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)
• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person