Land Surveyor Jobs

Land Surveyor jobs are open across construction, civil engineering, government agencies, and land development firms, from entry-level field technicians to licensed professional surveyors, with specializations in boundary surveying, geodetic surveying, and construction staking. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles269+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTRC
Top cityRiverside, CA
Work type72% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Carter Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Registered Land Surveyor
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Carter Engineering Consultants, Inc.
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Registered Land Surveyor
Carter Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Bogart, Georgia
Civil Engineering
Construction
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site

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Land Surveyor
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Land Surveyor
SCO Planning, Engineering & Surveying, Inc
Grass Valley, California
Civil & Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site

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US Bureau of Land Management
Land Surveyor
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US Bureau of Land Management
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Land Surveyor
US Bureau of Land Management
Atascadero, California
Civil & Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$50k - $113k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in civil engineering

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ARCXIS
Land Surveyor
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ARCXIS
Added 3d ago
Land Surveyor
ARCXIS
San Antonio, Texas
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
$24 - $30/hr
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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EVstudio
Land Surveyor Associate Director
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EVstudio
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Land Surveyor Associate Director
EVstudio
Denver, Colorado
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$90k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
51-200

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Land Surveyor Job Market

Who's Hiring

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TRC8 open roles
BKF Engineers
BKF Engineers7 open roles
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Widseth Smith Nolting7 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services51
  • Construction & Real Estate7
  • Staffing & Recruiting4
  • Energy3
  • Technology & Software3

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in land surveyor jobs.

  • Professional Surveyor (PS) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the applicable state
  • Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors in the field
  • Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Trimble Business Center for drafting and computations
  • Knowledge of boundary law, deed interpretation, and state surveying standards
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field
  • Experience with legal descriptions, plat preparation, and coordinate geometry calculations

Tips for Your Land Surveyor Job Search

List your licensure status clearly upfront

Recruiters scan for Professional Surveyor licensure before reading anything else. Put your state license number, licensure status, and any in-progress exam progress at the top of your resume so hiring managers don't have to hunt for it.

Highlight the software you actually use

Employers filter by specific tools. Name every platform you're proficient in, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Access, Esri ArcGIS, and any data collection or point cloud software, because a generic 'CAD experience' line won't get you past the screening round.

Tailor your resume to project type

A boundary survey resume reads differently from a construction staking or topographic survey resume. Match your project examples to the job type you're applying for, using the same terminology the posting uses so your experience maps directly to what they need.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists land surveyor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare to answer field judgment questions

Interviewers for survey roles often ask how you'd handle conflicting deed calls, an obstructed benchmark, or a client disputing your boundary findings. Walk through your decision-making process out loud, referencing specific standards and instruments you'd use.

Ask about project pipeline in your interview

Land surveying workloads vary sharply by firm size and client mix. Ask what types of projects are currently in the pipeline, what the crew-to-project ratio looks like, and whether field seasons affect scheduling so you can assess stability and fit before accepting an offer.

Land Surveyor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most land surveyors?

The companies hiring the most land surveyors right now include TRC, BKF Engineers, and Widseth Smith Nolting, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest at engineering and environmental consulting firms, as well as state and local government agencies managing infrastructure projects.

How many land surveyor jobs are remote?

About 28% of land surveyor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the field-heavy nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include GIS data processing, legal description drafting, CAD drafting, and project coordination rather than frontline fieldwork.

How do you become a land surveyor?

You start by earning a degree in surveying, geomatics, or a closely related field, then accumulate supervised field experience under a licensed Professional Surveyor. You pass the Fundamentals of Surveying exam, complete the required experience hours your state mandates, and then sit for the Principles and Practice of Surveying exam to earn your PLS license.

Can you get hired as a land surveyor with little experience?

Yes, many firms hire survey technicians or field crew members at entry level and develop them toward licensure. Emphasize any coursework in geomatics or civil technology, familiarity with field instruments even from academic labs, and a willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions. Targeting smaller firms doing boundary and topographic work often gives new candidates more mentorship and faster advancement than large contractors.

What does the land surveyor interview process look like?

Most land surveyor interviews include a phone or video screen focused on your licensure status and software background, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through how you'd resolve a boundary conflict, check a traverse closure, or set up a control network. Some firms add a brief field or office skills assessment before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to land surveyor jobs?

You can find and apply to land surveyor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, licensure status, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.

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