Associate Land Surveyor, PLS

We are a multi-disciplinary team of architects, engineers, surveyors and planners who have been serving Northern California communities for almost 40 years. We work in a welcoming community that offers culture, art, incredible outdoor adventures, and easy driving access to epic weekend destinations.

We hire brilliant professionals who are excellent at their craft and align well with our mission and values. We have worked hard to define our culture so that who we are and how we approach our work is crystal clear.

Our mission is our passion: We Exist to Develop People Who Enhance Our Communities. Our core values are Learning, Ownership and Teamcentric, and these sum up how we “show up” for our clients and each other. For us, these aren’t just words on a piece of paper, they are what we live into as a team and aspire to daily.

That’s the kind of work environment you can expect at NorthStar.  Sound appealing?

Welcome to NorthStar.

Your job responsibilities

• Perform advanced, professional land surveying work
• Supervise, review, approve, and sign for the technical work of others under responsible charge
• Interpret contracts, plans, maps and record documents to determine scope of work, detailed plans, and resources needed for completion
• Prepare plans, calculations, maps, details and specifications; responsible for work performed, stamp and sign documents
• Schedule and dispatch surveying team, tracks hours
• Coordinate jobsite safety; ensure that activities, tools, barriers, and protective equipment comply with Cal OSHA standards
• Supervise employees by project; train and mentor survey team members
• Establish and maintain quality assurance and quality control programs; perform job site visits
• Project Manager responsible for preparing estimates and contracts; monitor budget, results, and client satisfaction.
  

What you must have to apply

• Professional Land Surveyor License (PLS) in the State of California
• 6 years of experience in surveying, including field experience in construction, land development or related surveys
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with related major course work may be substituted for 4 years of experience
• Project Management and leadership experience in a team-based environment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, survey software, related technical tools
• Demonstrated record of successful job completion, budget control and client satisfaction
• At least two years of experience as an Assistant Surveyor or equal
• A clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

What we prefer you have

• Knowledge in the principals, practices, and techniques for surveying and mapping
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in operation of field survey equipment
• Skill in project management, leading a team, delegating tasks, and managing budgets
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and policies
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers, word processing and spread sheet software
• Ability to make complex computations and to check plans, maps, calculations, legal descriptions, and specifications
• Strong math skills in Geometry and Trigonometry

Physical Demands

Work is performed mostly in office settings.  Some outdoor work is required.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects.  The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and/or near moving mechanical parts or in precarious positions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to traffic, hazardous plants, insects, reptiles, and animals.

Additional

Some local and/or out of town travel is required

Compensation and Benefits

•  Pay Rate $86,207 - $110,080 based on relevant experience
• Medical Insurance – employee stipend that may cover up to 100% of premium
• Dental Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar for employee
• Vision Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar for employee
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer matching up to 4% of salary, 100% vesting immediately
• 8 days paid holidays
• Licensure/Certification reimbursement of costs
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Relocation reimbursement

                                                                                                                 Equal Opportunity Employer

The information provided in this job posting is a summary of the full job description and is intended to provide an overview of areas of responsibility, skills, knowledge, and abilities associated with the position.  A full copy of the job description is available upon request.

Salary : $86,207 - $110,080