Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) - Survey CADD Drafter
Job Overview
Our medium-sized survey and mapping firm headquartered in Boise, ID, with projects in Northern California, Southern California, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, and Idaho is seeking a motivated Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) to serve as a Project Surveyor and Survey CADD Drafter. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate operations in our Boise, ID office, with the potential to advance to a principal-level surveyor position and even explore ownership or stock options. Under the mentorship of our Primary Principal/Owner, with 45 years of experience building survey and photogrammetric firms, you will receive comprehensive training in survey practices, marketing, HR, and administrative procedures to prepare you for leadership and long-term career growth.
This position is ideal for a self-starting individual who thrives with minimal supervision, enjoys tackling complex projects, and is eager to grow within a firm serving major Fortune 500 corporate clients. Join us to contribute to high-impact survey and mapping projects while developing skills to lead and potentially build your own firm in the future.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and execute technical requirements for large-scale survey and mapping projects or multiple smaller projects with complex features.
Provide input for proposals, including cost estimates, budgets, and schedules for project deliverables.
Initiate and track project progress using job status worksheets, reporting major issues, delays, or cost overruns to the Project Manager daily.
Solve technical problems independently or under the guidance of the Office Survey Supervisor, requesting scope changes when necessary.
Coordinate and review the work of a small team of surveyors, assistant surveyors, CAD operators, and drafters.
Perform tasks such as:
1.Researching public survey information.
2.Calculating traverses, closures, and geodetic/state plane coordinate control computations.
3.Interpreting and writing land descriptions.
4.Reviewing title insurance policies.
5.Reducing and checking field survey notes.
6. Preparing and processing tentative/final tract, parcel, record of survey maps, and corner records.
7.Conducting complex survey computations and applying CAD mapping systems.
8.Preparing topographic, boundary, and ALTA survey maps.
9.Setting up and checking aerial photogrammetric surveys and transferring electronic survey data.
Direct CADD staff, manage project controls, and ensure quality of work leaving the office.
Maintain a professional office environment and occasionally perform fieldwork at your discretion.
Participate in job completion reviews to evaluate team performance and identify areas for improvement.
Stay updated on new methods and developments in land surveying and mapping.
Qualifications
Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Surveying and Mapping, a valid California Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certification, or a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
Technical Skills:
Knowledge or exposure to Autodesk 2025 Civil 3D, Trimble TBC, Trimble S7/S5 Robotic Total Stations, Trimble R12i GPS Receivers, and related survey software.
Ability to obtain FAA certification as a drone operator (company- sponsored) for aerial photo and site check projects.
Job Knowledge
Thorough understanding of land surveying principles, including legal boundary determinations, sectionalized land subdivisions, California State Plane Coordinate System, and relevant California statutes.
Familiarity with control and geodetic surveys, aerial photogrammetric surveys, survey accuracies, and modern surveying instruments.
Proficiency in office computers and computer-aided mapping systems.
Benefits
Competitive salary (range to be discussed with qualified candidates upon verification of LSIT certification).
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Company-sponsored training in marketing, HR, administrative procedures, and advanced survey practices.
Opportunity for FAA drone operator certification at company expense.
Clear path to principal-level status, with potential for ownership, stock options, or training to establish your own firm.
Supportive work environment with mentorship from a seasoned industry leader focused on firm growth and strategic exit planning.
Job Overview
Our medium-sized survey and mapping firm headquartered in Boise, ID, with projects in Northern California, Southern California, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, and Idaho is seeking a motivated Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) to serve as a Project Surveyor and Survey CADD Drafter. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate operations in our Boise, ID office, with the potential to advance to a principal-level surveyor position and even explore ownership or stock options. Under the mentorship of our Primary Principal/Owner, with 45 years of experience building survey and photogrammetric firms, you will receive comprehensive training in survey practices, marketing, HR, and administrative procedures to prepare you for leadership and long-term career growth.
This position is ideal for a self-starting individual who thrives with minimal supervision, enjoys tackling complex projects, and is eager to grow within a firm serving major Fortune 500 corporate clients. Join us to contribute to high-impact survey and mapping projects while developing skills to lead and potentially build your own firm in the future.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and execute technical requirements for large-scale survey and mapping projects or multiple smaller projects with complex features.
Provide input for proposals, including cost estimates, budgets, and schedules for project deliverables.
Initiate and track project progress using job status worksheets, reporting major issues, delays, or cost overruns to the Project Manager daily.
Solve technical problems independently or under the guidance of the Office Survey Supervisor, requesting scope changes when necessary.
Coordinate and review the work of a small team of surveyors, assistant surveyors, CAD operators, and drafters.
Perform tasks such as:
1.Researching public survey information.
2.Calculating traverses, closures, and geodetic/state plane coordinate control computations.
3.Interpreting and writing land descriptions.
4.Reviewing title insurance policies.
5.Reducing and checking field survey notes.
6. Preparing and processing tentative/final tract, parcel, record of survey maps, and corner records.
7.Conducting complex survey computations and applying CAD mapping systems.
8.Preparing topographic, boundary, and ALTA survey maps.
9.Setting up and checking aerial photogrammetric surveys and transferring electronic survey data.
Direct CADD staff, manage project controls, and ensure quality of work leaving the office.
Maintain a professional office environment and occasionally perform fieldwork at your discretion.
Participate in job completion reviews to evaluate team performance and identify areas for improvement.
Stay updated on new methods and developments in land surveying and mapping.
Qualifications
Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Surveying and Mapping, a valid California Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certification, or a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
Technical Skills:
Knowledge or exposure to Autodesk 2025 Civil 3D, Trimble TBC, Trimble S7/S5 Robotic Total Stations, Trimble R12i GPS Receivers, and related survey software.
Ability to obtain FAA certification as a drone operator (company- sponsored) for aerial photo and site check projects.
Job Knowledge
Thorough understanding of land surveying principles, including legal boundary determinations, sectionalized land subdivisions, California State Plane Coordinate System, and relevant California statutes.
Familiarity with control and geodetic surveys, aerial photogrammetric surveys, survey accuracies, and modern surveying instruments.
Proficiency in office computers and computer-aided mapping systems.
Benefits
Competitive salary (range to be discussed with qualified candidates upon verification of LSIT certification).
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Company-sponsored training in marketing, HR, administrative procedures, and advanced survey practices.
Opportunity for FAA drone operator certification at company expense.
Clear path to principal-level status, with potential for ownership, stock options, or training to establish your own firm.
Supportive work environment with mentorship from a seasoned industry leader focused on firm growth and strategic exit planning.
Job ID: 483096611
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025
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