CPT Registered Land Surveyor Jobs
Registered Land Surveyor roles sit at the intersection of engineering and law, making them a strong CPT fit for geomatics, civil engineering, or geospatial science programs. Your DSO must confirm the position is an integral part of your curriculum before you start work, and CPT authorization is employer-specific.
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Kimley-Horn is looking for an intern to join our Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ) Land Surveying team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- This position will use basic computer drafting techniques to generate land surveys and easement exhibits for various projects
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other various survey related maps or exhibits
- Research boundary and easement title documents and perform boundary analysis
- Use field crew data files (points), field sketches, photos and reference maps to create surveys
- Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.
- Additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates must be currently in the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related degree
- Working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD
- Detail oriented and professional attitude
- Ability to work independently and with a team
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!
INTRODUCTION
Kimley-Horn is looking for an intern to join our Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ) Land Surveying team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- This position will use basic computer drafting techniques to generate land surveys and easement exhibits for various projects
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other various survey related maps or exhibits
- Research boundary and easement title documents and perform boundary analysis
- Use field crew data files (points), field sketches, photos and reference maps to create surveys
- Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.
- Additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates must be currently in the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related degree
- Working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD
- Detail oriented and professional attitude
- Ability to work independently and with a team
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!
Registered Land Surveyor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Land Surveyor job qualify for CPT authorization?
It depends on your degree program. CPT is valid when the work is an integral part of your curriculum, so a geomatics, civil engineering, or geospatial science program will qualify more readily than an unrelated field. Your DSO determines eligibility by reviewing how the job duties map to specific required or elective courses in your program.
Can I work in the field on surveys during CPT, or am I limited to office tasks?
CPT covers both field and office duties as long as the employer structures your role as supervised training under a licensed Professional Land Surveyor. Field traverses, boundary research, and GPS data collection all count. What matters is that the duties are documented in your offer letter and connect to coursework your DSO can identify in your curriculum.
How do I find land surveying firms that have experience hiring F-1 students on CPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history in engineering and geospatial occupations, which is a reliable signal that a firm understands work authorization processes. Firms that regularly sponsor or employ international students on CPT typically have HR staff familiar with the I-20 endorsement and offer letter requirements your DSO needs.
Does working as a land surveyor on CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't reduce your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT, 20 or more hours per week, eliminates OPT eligibility entirely once you accumulate 12 or more months of it. Track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully across all employers and semesters.
What wage should I expect as an F-1 student on CPT in a land surveying role, and does it affect future sponsorship?
Your CPT wage doesn't need to meet any DOL prevailing-wage threshold, since CPT isn't an H-1B visa petition. However, if the employer later sponsors you for H-1B or permanent residence, they'll need to meet the prevailing wage for your occupation and location at that point. You can preview those figures using the OFLC Wage Search for the relevant SOC code.