Licensed Surveyor

We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our team as a Licensed Surveyor at our branch office in Roseville, California. As a California Registered Professional Land Surveyor at CWE, you will take leadership on delivering our survey projects by taking a hands-on approach, working with teammates and clients, and optimizing internal processes and standards. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong technical, management, and interpersonal skills who thrives on delivering precise, high-quality results. The PLS will oversee fieldwork, documentation, deliverables, client relations, and ensure that projects adhere to the CWE Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards.

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Critical Tasks and Responsibilities

Interpret regulatory permits and formulate compliance strategies
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and documents (watershed management plans, stormwater management plans, annual reports, non-stormwater discharge source assessments, adaptive management plans, compliance guidance documents, compliance reports, rain and sampling event summary reports, SWPPPs, WQMPs, etc.)
Perform construction site and facility environmental compliance inspections (QSP, QISP, FOG)
Conduct environmental sampling, testing, and observations (primarily surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater, along with soils and sediments)
Make field observations and perform data measurement and collection assignments
Data management and analysis (compilation, manipulation, and evaluation of data)
Perform maintenance and calibration of environmental monitoring instruments, meters, probes, and automated sampling equipment
Develop and implement monitoring and reporting plans and field studies
Perform regulatory and water quality data analyses

Required Competencies and Qualifications

California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
8+ years of experience in Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field(s).
Expertise in survey equipment use, configuration, troubleshooting, procurement, repair (e.g. theodolite, total station, drones, GPS/GNSS, etc..), in the field and in the office.
Expertise in Survey software, including but not limited to GIS/GPS, aerial and non-aerial cartography, data collectors, etc.
Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software, PDF software, such as Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, etc., and in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, etc.).
Abilities to grasp and become proficient in new software and technologies
Ability to pay attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
Good interpersonal abilities for working in a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
Proactive approach/self-starter/takes initiative
Ability to kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Valid California driver’s license and insurable driving record

Desired Competencies and Qualifications

Background in surveying complex properties and right-of-way issues.
Knowledge of land geographic information systems (GIS) and boundary law.
Familiarity with surveying for subdivisions, planned unit developments (PUD), and parcel maps.
High attention to detail, flexibility, and adaptability to work in varying conditions.

Licensed Surveyor

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