Professional Land Surveyor

Map the Future — Leave Your Mark as a Land Surveyor at TAIT Why TAIT?

• Field & Office Synergy — Own the full project cycle, from fieldwork to final deliverables
• Total Ownership — Take the lead on projects with real responsibility and impact
• Mentor & Grow — Share your knowledge while sharpening your skills
• Advance with Purpose — Collaborate with leadership and grow your career

From lines on a map to lasting impact—survey with purpose at TAIT.

As a Professional Land Surveyor based in our Santa Ana, CA office, you’ll lead diverse surveying projects, from construction staking to topographic and boundary surveys. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and quality across both field and office operations, all while mentoring others and advancing your own expertise.

• Lead construction staking, topographic, and boundary surveys using Trimble robotic systems
• Direct field operations and support office processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, and Leica systems for efficient data collection and deliverables
• Analyze and adjust survey data using tools like Trimble Business Center and Star Net
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and report to the VP of Engineering

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in California
• Valid California Driver's License.
• 5+ years of experience in the survey-mapping field, including field and office responsibilities
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil3D, Carlson Software, and Trimble one-man robotic systems
• Strong math, leadership, and communication skills
• Experience with construction staking, boundary/topographic surveys, and DTM/GPS processing

Salary range for position: $95,000/yr - $140,000/yr

• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
• 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
• Protection & Monitoring
• 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)

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

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