Land Surveyor Jobs in California

Land Surveyor jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in infrastructure development, residential and commercial construction, transportation, and public works across a market that stretches from entry-level field technicians to licensed project managers. The heaviest hiring activity sits in the Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Diego metros, where firms like AECOM, Michael Baker International, and Psomas maintain long-running California operations. The most in-demand specialties include boundary and topographic surveying, construction staking, and ALTA land title surveys tied to California's ongoing development pipeline. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top employerBKF Engineers
Top citySacramento, CA
Cities hiring22
Work type61% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Adobe Associate Inc
Senior Land Surveyor - Project Manager
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Senior Land Surveyor - Project Manager
Adobe Associate Inc
Santa Rosa, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Service & Support
Sales
$90k - $155k/yr
On-Site
Remote Pilot Certificate
11-50

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Land Surveyor Assistant (3 yrs exp required)
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Land Surveyor Assistant (3 yrs exp required)
Carnes & Associates
Gilroy, California
Civil & Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor of Science

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Land Surveyor Field and Office
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Land Surveyor Field and Office
RDM Surveying
Laguna Hills, California
Civil & Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$60k - $160k/yr
Hybrid

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San Joaquin County
Licensed Land Surveyor
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Licensed Land Surveyor
San Joaquin County
Stockton, California
Business Analysis
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$98k.56 - $119k.51/yr
Military encouraged
5,001-10,000

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RTM Engineering Consultants, LLC
Professional Land Surveyor
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RTM Engineering Consultants, LLC
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Professional Land Surveyor
RTM Engineering Consultants, LLC
Corona, California
Consulting & Professional Services
Data Analytics
Data Science
$120k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree
11-50

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Land Surveyor Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sacramento
5 jobs
San Diego
4 jobs
Riverside
3 jobs
Corona
2 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Elk Grove
2 jobs
Bakersfield
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
Fresno
1 job

Land Surveyor Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

BKF Engineers
BKF Engineers7 open roles
TRC
TRC3 open roles
NV5
NV52 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in land surveyor jobs across California.

  • Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
  • Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and data collection using GPS and total station equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, plats, deeds, and construction drawings
  • Knowledge of California boundary law, title standards, and ALTA survey requirements
  • Experience with drone or LiDAR technology for aerial and terrestrial data capture
  • Strong field communication skills and ability to coordinate with project engineers and clients

Land Surveyor Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a land surveyor in California?

To become a licensed land surveyor in California you must earn a degree in surveying, geomatics, or a closely related field and then pass both the Fundamentals of Surveying exam and the Professional Land Surveyor exam administered through the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Candidates also complete supervised field experience before applying for the PLS license, which is required to legally sign and seal survey documents in California.

How much do land surveyors make in California?

Land surveyors in California earn a median of about $105,330 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,310 for the lowest 10% to over $160,430 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire land surveyors in California?

Employers hiring land surveyors in California right now include BKF Engineers, TRC, and NV5, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's sustained infrastructure investment and active residential development market keep large engineering and surveying firms in a near-continuous hiring cycle across the state.

Which California cities have the most land surveyor jobs?

Sacramento, San Diego, and Riverside have the most land surveyor openings in California. Sacramento draws significant public-sector and infrastructure work tied to state government projects, while Los Angeles and San Diego generate consistent private-sector demand through large-scale construction, transportation, and coastal development projects anchored by major engineering firms operating regional offices in both metros.

Are there remote land surveyor jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Land surveying is inherently a field-based profession, and most roles require physical presence on site for data collection, boundary verification, and construction staking. About 39% of land surveyor openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve office-side work such as CAD drafting, deed research, or project coordination rather than active fieldwork.

How can I get hired as a land surveyor in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a survey technician or field crew member role, which large California engineering firms like AECOM, WSP, and regional public works departments regularly post without requiring a PLS license. Community colleges throughout California offer surveying certificates that strengthen an application, and pursuing your Surveyor-in-Training registration with the California Board signals to employers that you are progressing toward licensure. Lateral entry from construction layout or civil engineering technician roles is also common at mid-size firms across the state.

Where can I find and apply to land surveyor jobs in California?

You can find and apply to land surveyor jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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