OPT Registered Land Surveyor Jobs
Registered Land Surveyor jobs on OPT require active or in-progress state licensure, which typically takes several years beyond your degree. Most employers sponsor H-1B visa or E-3 visas after OPT. STEM OPT extension is available for surveying graduates from accredited engineering programs, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Surveyor to join our team. This position will assist Professional Surveyors with CAD production, boundary analysis, research, legal description and easement preparation, deliverables review, computations, and adherence to specific state statutes. This position will work under the responsible charge of a Professional Land Surveyor.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting Professional Land Surveyors with CAD production, boundary analysis, research, legal description and easement preparation, deliverables review, computation, adherence to specific state statutes, etc.
- Works with the Professional Surveyor to define project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
- Works with Professional Surveyor to evaluate property boundaries in metes and bounds and public land survey states.
- Ability to travel occasionally for courthouse research.
- Coordinates with field crews and office staff.
- Performs QA/QC checks.
- Stays current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware, and equipment.
- Ensures division, regional, and company policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
- Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Surveyor in Training certification.
- Four-year degree preferred and/or 3-plus years of land survey field experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication are necessary and independent judgment is essential.
- Handle multiple priorities and projects well.
- Civil 3D experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff.
- Experience searching for/recovering Public Land Survey System monuments.
- Ability to travel and remain on a project site or other Westwood office for extended periods (must have the capability of self-funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed).
- TBC experience preferred.
ABOUT WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. (WESTWOOD)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
JOIN US IN CREATING A BETTER WORLD.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
INTRODUCTION
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Surveyor to join our team. This position will assist Professional Surveyors with CAD production, boundary analysis, research, legal description and easement preparation, deliverables review, computations, and adherence to specific state statutes. This position will work under the responsible charge of a Professional Land Surveyor.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting Professional Land Surveyors with CAD production, boundary analysis, research, legal description and easement preparation, deliverables review, computation, adherence to specific state statutes, etc.
- Works with the Professional Surveyor to define project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
- Works with Professional Surveyor to evaluate property boundaries in metes and bounds and public land survey states.
- Ability to travel occasionally for courthouse research.
- Coordinates with field crews and office staff.
- Performs QA/QC checks.
- Stays current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware, and equipment.
- Ensures division, regional, and company policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
- Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Surveyor in Training certification.
- Four-year degree preferred and/or 3-plus years of land survey field experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication are necessary and independent judgment is essential.
- Handle multiple priorities and projects well.
- Civil 3D experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff.
- Experience searching for/recovering Public Land Survey System monuments.
- Ability to travel and remain on a project site or other Westwood office for extended periods (must have the capability of self-funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed).
- TBC experience preferred.
ABOUT WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. (WESTWOOD)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
JOIN US IN CREATING A BETTER WORLD.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Registered Land Surveyor
Highlight your licensure progress upfront
Most states require a Professional Land Surveyor license tied to years of experience. Tell employers exactly where you are in that process. Showing a clear path to licensure signals long-term commitment and reduces perceived hiring risk for sponsorship-minded firms.
Target firms with federal or infrastructure contracts
Engineering and surveying firms holding federal contracts or large infrastructure project portfolios are more accustomed to sponsoring work visas. These employers have established HR processes and legal resources that make OPT-to-H-1B visa transitions significantly more straightforward than smaller regional firms.
Confirm your program qualifies for STEM OPT
Surveying degrees under CIP codes like Civil Engineering Technology or Geomatics may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying, as eligibility affects how much time you have to secure sponsorship.
Get your EIT credential before your OPT clock starts
Passing the Fundamentals of Surveying exam while still in school strengthens your candidacy considerably. Employers hiring for licensure-track roles strongly prefer candidates who have already demonstrated commitment by passing the entry-level credentialing exam before their first day.
Be direct about your OPT timeline in applications
Land surveying firms often lack dedicated immigration counsel. Proactively explaining your OPT authorization period, your STEM extension eligibility, and what H-1B sponsorship involves removes ambiguity and builds trust with hiring managers who may be unfamiliar with F-1 work authorization rules.
Prioritize multi-disciplinary engineering firms
Firms offering civil engineering, GIS, and environmental services alongside surveying are more likely to have sponsored visas before. Their scale and project diversity means surveying roles fit within broader H-1B specialty occupation filings they are already comfortable navigating with immigration attorneys.
Registered Land Surveyor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Land Surveyor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, land surveying roles that require a bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related engineering field generally meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard. The key is that the employer's job description must require a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Roles focused on boundary analysis, geodetic control, or topographic survey for licensed professional output typically qualify without issue.
Can I work as a Registered Land Surveyor on OPT without a state license?
Yes. You can work in a surveying capacity on OPT without holding a Professional Land Surveyor license, as long as you work under the supervision of a licensed surveyor. Most entry-level and mid-level surveying roles are structured exactly this way. OPT authorizes employment in your field of study, not in a specific licensed role, so unsupervised practice requiring licensure would be a separate legal issue from your immigration status.
Does a surveying degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree and CIP code. Degrees in Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or Surveying Engineering Technology listed on the STEM Designated Degree Program list qualify for the 24-month extension. A general geography or non-engineering surveying program may not. Check the Department of Homeland Security's published STEM list and confirm your CIP code with your designated school official before applying for the extension.
Where can I find Registered Land Surveyor jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists surveying roles at employers open to work visa sponsorship. Because the platform filters for sponsorship-willing employers, you avoid spending time on firms that won't consider international candidates. Searching Migrate Mate by job title or location gives you a shortlist of employers already familiar with OPT work authorization.
How does state licensure affect my H-1B sponsorship prospects as a land surveyor?
State licensure strengthens your sponsorship case but is not required for H-1B eligibility. What matters most for H-1B is that the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. However, employers who have already invested in your licensure path, covering exam fees and supervised experience hours, have a strong practical incentive to follow through with H-1B sponsorship rather than lose a candidate mid-licensure process.