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Professional Land Surveyor

Company Name: Confidential

Location: San Clemente, CA

Project Focus: Small-site Development, Large-scale Tract, and Master-planned Communities

Work Setting: In-Office / Field Hybrid

Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 + Performance Incentives

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

Are you a licensed visionary ready to transition from technical execution to departmental mastery? We are seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to serve as the strategic pillar of our Surveying & Mapping operations across Southern California. In this high-impact role, you will hold responsible charge over a multidisciplinary team, transforming complex boundary puzzles and topographic data into the foundations of major master-planned communities. You aren't just measuring land; you are steering the division that defines the physical landscape of the region.

Joining our team offers more than just a leadership title; it provides a platform to build a lasting professional legacy within a multidisciplinary engineering powerhouse. The firm prides itself on a culture of technical excellence and mentorship, offering you the autonomy to refine operational workflows while enjoying the stability of a diverse, high-value project pipeline. Here, your expertise in the California Subdivision Map Act is not just a requirement—it is the catalyst for the firm's strategic market expansion and continued reputation for precision.

Core Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct the Surveying & Mapping Department in responsible charge, overseeing daily operations and ensuring the highest standards of professional practice.

• Strategic Mentorship: Cultivate the next generation of surveying talent through active development, rigorous QA/QC oversight, and technical guidance.

• Advanced Mapping & Analysis: Architect and review complex surveying deliverables, including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary retracements, and topographic mapping.

• Regulatory Authority: Mastermind the preparation and certification of subdivision maps, records of survey, and legal descriptions in strict accordance with the California Subdivision Map Act.

• Business Development: Act as the face of the firm’s surveying division, nurturing elite client relationships and spearheading proposals for small-site and large-scale developments.

• Technological Integration: Drive the adoption and optimization of modern surveying technologies, including high-precision GPS, total stations, and 3D scanning workflows.

• Project Stewardship: Manage departmental budgets, project scopes, and timelines to ensure the seamless delivery of construction staking and mapping packages.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is mandatory.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience: 10+ years of land surveying experience (boundary, topographic, and construction) specifically within the Southern California market.

• Leadership: 5+ years of experience in a direct supervisory or departmental management role.

• Software Proficiency: Advanced command of AutoCAD Civil 3D and surveying calculation software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of the California Subdivision Map Act and local agency requirements.

• Advanced Technology: Proven experience implementing 3D Laser Scanning or UAV/Drone mapping workflows.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills for high-stakes client presentations and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Complex Retracement: A specialized track record in resolving complex boundary disputes and historic retracements.

About the Firm

Operating as a premier multidisciplinary engineering and land surveying firm in Southern California, the firm has established a decades-long legacy of excellence in civil engineering and mapping. Known for their collaborative environment and deep-rooted community ties, they specialize in everything from intricate site-specific designs to massive master-planned residential developments. Their culture emphasizes professional growth, technical precision, and a commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of the firm. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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