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How much do remote surveyor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote surveyor in Santa Rosa, CA is $81,722.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,400.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Surveyor job?

A Remote Surveyor is a professional who conducts land or property assessments using digital tools, satellite imagery, drones, and geographic information systems (GIS) without being physically present at the site. They analyze terrain, boundaries, and infrastructure remotely to support construction, real estate, or environmental projects. This role often requires expertise in surveying software, data interpretation, and compliance with industry regulations.

What does a typical workday look like for a Remote Surveyor, and how is the workload managed from a distance?

As a Remote Surveyor, your workday often involves gathering and analyzing geospatial data, preparing maps and reports, and coordinating site visits—all from a home office or remote location. You may communicate regularly with clients, project managers, or field teams through virtual meetings, email, and specialized collaboration software. Work is typically structured around project deadlines and deliverables, offering flexibility but also requiring strong self-management and organization. This arrangement allows surveyors to efficiently handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining data accuracy and effective communication with team members.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Surveyor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Surveyor, you need expertise in land surveying techniques, mapping, and geospatial data analysis, often supported by a degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software, GPS devices, CAD systems, and relevant surveying certifications (such as PLS or CST) is typically required. Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and effective remote communication skills are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure high-quality, accurate data collection and reporting while enabling productive collaboration from a remote setting.

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Infographic showing various Remote Surveyor job openings in Santa Rosa, CA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 20% In-person, and 80% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,722 per year, or $39.3 per hour.
Civil Design Engineer - Staff Engineer IV (Remote)

Civil Design Engineer - Staff Engineer IV (Remote)

Freyer & Laureta, Inc.

Novato, CA • Remote

$110K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Take the Next Step In Your Career at an Award-Winning Firm

Freyer & Laureta, Inc. (F&L) is an established full-service civil engineering consulting firm serving the greater Bay Area, with four offices in San Francisco, Alameda, Cupertino, and Novato, California. Schooled with a solid understanding of civil engineering principles and practices, we have challenged ourselves to go beyond traditional solutions to create customized solutions that help our clients reach their goals in a timely, cost-effective manner. Since 1997, our mission has been to achieve client satisfaction by delivering quality products that result in project success.

Northern California's diverse geography and urban topography provide unique and exciting challenges. Our employees have opportunities to learn from seasoned experts in the area including the physical, jurisdictional, and regulatory issues facing our region.

At F&L, you will have the chance to expand your horizons and provide planning, design, and construction consultation services to a diverse mix of public and private companies, nonprofits, and municipalities, including:

  • Engineering planning & design for wastewater, potable water, recycled water, stormwater, roadway/highway, and site development and redevelopment
  • Surveying & mapping for tentative and final maps, record of surveys, plats and legal descriptions, as well as ALTA/NSPS, boundary, and topographic surveys
  • Construction management encompassing contract administration, construction observation, constructability reviews, cost analysis, claims management, and more.

We are looking for talented individuals to help us reach this expansion goal and have an immediate opening for a Civil Design Engineer for our Alameda location who can execute various civil engineering services.

Benefits
  • With a combined 100+ years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn from and work with seasoned experts in the field
  • Excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, and 401K
  • Personally engaging & life-balanced company culture with fun events, networking and conference opportunities, social hours, and much more!
  • Flexible hybrid work schedules with offices conveniently located throughout the Bay Area with a typical minimum three days per week in office attendance required.
Position Summary

The Staff Engineer IV is a technically proficient and growth-oriented engineering professional responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects. This position is suited for an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) who has demonstrated solid foundational design skills and is actively developing their project management competencies required for advancement to a Project Manager role.

In addition to design production responsibilities, the Staff Engineer is expected to contribute meaningfully to team development by delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff, providing mentorship, and helping build a culture of technical excellence and accountability within the project team.

Responsibilities

Qualified individuals will be called upon to complete the following tasks:

  • Support Project Manager and/or lead designer on projects.
  • Provide civil engineering design using AutoCAD Civil3D.
  • Perform hydrological and hydraulic analyses, stormwater calculations, and infrastructure sizing in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Conduct engineering calculations, quantity take-offs, and technical analyses independently with appropriate documentation for QA/QC review.
  • Coordinate technical submittals, respond to agency review comments, and support permitting processes across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Maintain project files, design records, and documentation in alignment with firm standards.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and meet project deadlines.
  • Develop and coordinate project materials and presentations.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, exhibits and presentations.
  • Possess the ability to work closely with team, clients, and public agency staff.
  • Prepare grading, drainage, paving, and utility plans.
  • Support the F&L Business Development Team.
  • Perform design-related fieldwork.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Minimum B.S. in Civil Engineering
  • EIT Certificate required
  • Minimum 6-10 years of experience in municipal and subdivision infrastructure design
  • AutoCAD Civil3D proficiency and interest in preparing grading, drainage, paving, utility plans, and exhibits
  • Experienced in preparing portions of plans, specifications, and estimates
  • Possess excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate and design multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. & have a valid driver's license
  • Ability to conduct periodic field visits, including active construction sites with the appropriate PPE worn
Preferred
  • Active pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure with exam scheduled or completed.
  • Experience with stormwater management design, drainage modeling, sewer modeling, ArcGIS, and/or roadway design.
  • Prior experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior engineering staff.