Project Surveyor

Own Your Future at Psomas
Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

As our Project Surveyor for our Survey & Geospatial team in Southern California, you'll play a key role in supporting project delivery, collaborating with a talented team, and contributing to a wide range of infrastructure projects.

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible and hybrid work options that support collaboration and focused work.
• Career Growth: Structured career pathing, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.
• People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that value diverse perspectives and invest in your development.
• Meaningful Work: High-impact projects across utilities, transportation, aviation, and rail.

What You'll Do

As a Project Surveyor, you will support a diverse portfolio of surveying and mapping projects, contributing technical expertise while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.

• Project Coordination & Execution
  Organize and coordinate projects involving a broad range of surveying and mapping assignments, supporting successful project delivery.
• Data Management & Processing
  Utilize various databases and systems to process and manage field data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Technical Mapping & Analysis
  Prepare technical mapping and final drawings for agency submittals and approvals, including topographic mapping and boundary analysis.
• Research & Calculations
  Research and analyze title reports, right-of-way/easements, ALTA surveys, and mapping records; perform survey calculations and provide field support.
• Collaboration & Support
  Work closely with survey staff and multidisciplinary teams to support project needs across departments.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in California or in process of obtaining your PLS
• 10+ years of experience across all phases of surveying, including public mapping (records of survey, legal descriptions, exhibits, etc.)
• Proficiency with industry-standard surveying software and data management tools
• Knowledge of public agency codes, processes, and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Range: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
• Incentives: Discretionary performance bonus program
• Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.