Professional Land Surveyor

Professional Land Surveyor – Aro Homes

Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. We were founded to create well-designed, precision engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment. We are a diverse and experienced group of designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and business people committed to delivering on our mission.

• Produce and stamp boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys for infill residential parcels.
• Manage field data acquisition (internal or external crews) and ensure compliance with California PLS standards.
• Maintain Aro’s geospatial data library and historical survey repository.

• Provide rapid parcel‑level assessments: encroachments, easements, rights‑of‑way, utilities, and setbacks.
• Collaborate with acquisitions and design to deliver 48‑hour feasibility reads for target parcels.
• Validate parcel geometry against county records, assessor data, and legal descriptions.

• Deliver CAD‑ready survey files aligned to Aro’s architectural and development workflows.
• Support early massing and test‑fits with precise topographic and boundary data.
• Identify potential entitlement or permitting risks tied to survey conditions.

• Oversee any supplemental work by contract survey crews.
• Interface with city/county surveyors, utility agencies, and title companies as needed.
• Own all survey QA/QC before data enters design or permitting.

• Develop Aro’s internal survey standards, templates, and operating procedures.
• Build a scalable, repeatable pipeline that reduces cycle time and external survey costs.

• Perform construction surveying activities for residential infill projects, including building pad layout and verification, foundation tight staking, setting control and benchmarks, as‑built/topographic surveys, preparation of elevation certificates, and coordination with design, permitting, and field teams to ensure accurate, buildable information is provided to site crews.

• Active California PLS license is required.
• 5–10 years professional experience in land surveying; infill residential or small‑lot work strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GPS/RTK systems, and total station workflows.
• Deep familiarity with Santa Clara County and San Mateo County parcel data, utilities, and city standards.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑moving, high‑growth environment; strong cross‑functional communication.

• Opportunity to join an outstanding start‑up team and grow a purpose‑driven company from the ground up.
• Competitive salary package.
• Medical/dental/vision benefits.
• Equity in the company.

At Aro Homes, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to fill out an application, please do not hesitate to let us know  you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.