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WestLAND Group

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Senior Project Surveyor

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$125K - $185K/yr

... land surveying activities for large-scale civil engineering projects, including ALTA surveys, construction staking, and topographic mapping. * Serve as the project technical expert and assist staff ...

WestLAND Group

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Senior Project Surveyor

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site

$125K - $185K/yr

... land surveying activities for large-scale civil engineering projects, including ALTA surveys, construction staking, and topographic mapping. * Serve as the project technical expert and assist staff ...

raSmith

Land Survey Project Manager-Crew Chief

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Manage and schedule surveying and construction staking projects from our site design team ... The ability to utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, Newforma and the Microsoft Office Suite to assist with the ...

raSmith

Land Survey Project Manager-Crew Chief

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Manage and schedule surveying and construction staking projects from our site design team ... The ability to utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, Newforma and the Microsoft Office Suite to assist with the ...

Cannon Corp.

Survey Technician I - ChainPerson

Irvine, CA · On-site

$21.50 - $35/hr

May assist in performing non-complex office and field survey calculations and research. * Reviews ... the land surveying profession. * Basic knowledge of surveying equipment. * Basic knowledge of ...

langan

Land Survey CAD Technician

Irvine, CA

$30 - $40/hr

Exposure to drone and scanning technologies; * Assist with office tasks including, but not limited ... Remain current on surveying practices, guidelines, and best management practices; attend internal ...

langan

Land Survey CAD Technician

Riverside, CA

$30 - $40/hr

Exposure to drone and scanning technologies; * Assist with office tasks including, but not limited ... Remain current on surveying practices, guidelines, and best management practices; attend internal ...

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How much do land surveying assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for land surveying assistant in Riverside, CA is $69,612.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,800.00 and $95,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a land surveying assistant do?

A Land Surveying Assistant supports licensed surveyors by helping to measure and map land features. Their tasks often include setting up and operating surveying instruments, recording measurements, marking boundaries, and assisting with data collection in the field. They play a key role in helping surveyors gather accurate information used for construction, land development, and legal property boundaries. This position is ideal for those interested in working outdoors and learning technical surveying skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a land surveying assistant?

To thrive as a Land Surveying Assistant, you need a solid understanding of land measurement principles, attention to detail, and typically a high school diploma or relevant technical training. Familiarity with surveying instruments like total stations, GPS devices, and CAD software is often required. Strong teamwork, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help you collaborate efficiently and adapt to field challenges. These abilities are crucial for ensuring precise data collection, supporting surveyors, and contributing to successful project outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Land Surveying Assistant job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,612 per year, or $33.5 per hour.

Senior Project Surveyor

WestLAND Group

Anaheim, CA • On-site

$125K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The Position: A Senior Project Surveyor is responsible for various tasks on land surveying and engineering projects including preparation of drawings and base maps, and plan and profiles. Broad land survey experience and familiarity with utility industry is highly desirable.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate land surveying activities for large-scale civil engineering projects, including ALTA surveys, construction staking, and topographic mapping.
  • Serve as the project technical expert and assist staff with resolution of technical problems,
  • Responsibility to ensure all aspects of a project are completed in a satisfactory manner, including but not limited to, survey processing, processing of topographic field data, obtaining permits, and scheduling tasks,
  • Assist with fieldwork, drafting, data analysis, document preparation, legal descriptions and other aspects of land surveying,
  • Assist in preparation of proposals, estimates for projects, and maintaining client relationships
  • Assist with surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties based on field data, record documents, and titles,
  • Train survey staff in the use of equipment and proper field techniques,
  • Prepare detailed CAD drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Trimble software to illustrate survey findings and project layouts.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Science or a related field preferred,
  • Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in California required,
  • 7+ years’ of experience in office mapping with AutoCAD software’s ,
  • Ability to produce drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphics in AutoCAD Civil 3D, with little to no supervision,
  • Strong knowledge of CAD software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, and Trimble.
  • Prior experience with managing a staff as well as familiarity with a projects scope and budget,
  • Excellent technical and communication skills,
  • Ability to work on and prioritize concurrent projects and deadlines,

WestLAND Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Voted one of the Best Firms to Work For and Hot Firm by Zweig Group for multiple years. WestLAND Group, Inc. (WLG) is a full-service engineering, geospatial, land planning, and utility locating firm providing creative and innovative solutions to public and private clients throughout California since 2000. WLG is known as an industry leader and pioneer in the adaption of state-of-the-art technologies combining professionalism, innovation, and a strong commitment to quality service and deliverables.