Mid Level Site Surveyor Jobs
Mid level site surveyor jobs go to professionals ready to own survey projects end to end, coordinate with engineers and contractors on-site, and deliver field data with minimal oversight. Hiring runs heavily in-person across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with employers like Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, BKF Engineers, and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services competing for site surveyors at this level now.
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About TraceAir
TraceAir is a construction SaaS startup that provides data analytics to construction teams to help them better manage their job sites. We currently work with top land developers, home builders, contractors, and engineers across the US and Canada. This is a great chance to work with a fast growing Series B company.
TraceAir Surveying is our drone-based surveying services subsidiary, mainly delivering ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, pad certifications, and final plot plan surveys to homebuilders and land developers. We are building the practice in Southern California, and this role will help shape how it grows.
What we do
Today our software guides sitework, so our clients can build on schedule and within budget. Every day across the world, leading industrial, residential, and commercial developers' teams use Traceair to collaborate. For them TraceAir is guiding "single point of truth" that shows and measures daily work progress, helps to optimize the next steps and prevents costly errors.
Position Summary
We are looking for a California-licensed Professional Land Surveyor to join TraceAir's Southern California surveying team as part of TraceAir Surveying, primarily focused on delivering ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, pad certifications, and final plot plans for residential land development and homebuilding clients. You will work alongside TraceAir's current PLS in responsible charge, lead assigned surveys from research through delivery, and may serve as the PLS in responsible charge on some projects, reviewing, signing, and sealing those deliverables. The role is expected to grow into the lead PLS for the practice from 2028. You will help shape the survey standards and quality control behind TraceAir's drone-based workflows (LiDAR and photogrammetry), and be a technical face of TraceAir Surveying to homebuilders, developers, title companies, and civil engineers. The practice is deliberately focused: it does not include construction staking or civil engineering. Relationships with civil engineers are a plus. This is a full-time position with no direct reports at hire.
Who you are
- Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in good standing.
- Demonstrated record of preparing and certifying ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys under the current Minimum Standard Detail Requirements, including work with title companies on commitments and exceptions.
- Residential land development experience: surveys for homebuilders and developers on tract, subdivision, and master-planned community projects.
- Working knowledge of the California Professional Land Surveyors' Act, the Subdivision Map Act, and county surveyor practices in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and with GNSS/RTK and total station workflows.
- Valid driver's license.
- Preferred: 5+ years of progressive land surveying experience, including 3+ years post-licensure in Southern California, with experience signing and sealing surveys as the PLS in responsible charge.
- Preferred: existing relationships with Southern California homebuilders, land developers, and civil engineers who serve them.
- Preferred: experience certifying topographic surveys produced from drone photogrammetry or LiDAR.
- Preferred: experience with pad certifications on residential grading projects.
- Preferred: bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a related field.
- Preferred: PLS licensure in additional states.
- Travel: regular travel across Southern California for site visits, client meetings, and county and title company coordination; occasional travel to other markets as the business expands.
Compensation: The expected base salary range for this role is $120k-$180k annually. Compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills. In addition to base salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.
Some of our perks/benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Medical insurance
- Vision and Dental Insurance fully paid by the Company
- 401K
This position will remain open until the position is filled.
At TraceAir, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
About TraceAir
TraceAir is a construction SaaS startup that provides data analytics to construction teams to help them better manage their job sites. We currently work with top land developers, home builders, contractors, and engineers across the US and Canada. This is a great chance to work with a fast growing Series B company.
TraceAir Surveying is our drone-based surveying services subsidiary, mainly delivering ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, pad certifications, and final plot plan surveys to homebuilders and land developers. We are building the practice in Southern California, and this role will help shape how it grows.
What we do
Today our software guides sitework, so our clients can build on schedule and within budget. Every day across the world, leading industrial, residential, and commercial developers' teams use Traceair to collaborate. For them TraceAir is guiding "single point of truth" that shows and measures daily work progress, helps to optimize the next steps and prevents costly errors.
Position Summary
We are looking for a California-licensed Professional Land Surveyor to join TraceAir's Southern California surveying team as part of TraceAir Surveying, primarily focused on delivering ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys, pad certifications, and final plot plans for residential land development and homebuilding clients. You will work alongside TraceAir's current PLS in responsible charge, lead assigned surveys from research through delivery, and may serve as the PLS in responsible charge on some projects, reviewing, signing, and sealing those deliverables. The role is expected to grow into the lead PLS for the practice from 2028. You will help shape the survey standards and quality control behind TraceAir's drone-based workflows (LiDAR and photogrammetry), and be a technical face of TraceAir Surveying to homebuilders, developers, title companies, and civil engineers. The practice is deliberately focused: it does not include construction staking or civil engineering. Relationships with civil engineers are a plus. This is a full-time position with no direct reports at hire.
Who you are
- Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in good standing.
- Demonstrated record of preparing and certifying ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys under the current Minimum Standard Detail Requirements, including work with title companies on commitments and exceptions.
- Residential land development experience: surveys for homebuilders and developers on tract, subdivision, and master-planned community projects.
- Working knowledge of the California Professional Land Surveyors' Act, the Subdivision Map Act, and county surveyor practices in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and with GNSS/RTK and total station workflows.
- Valid driver's license.
- Preferred: 5+ years of progressive land surveying experience, including 3+ years post-licensure in Southern California, with experience signing and sealing surveys as the PLS in responsible charge.
- Preferred: existing relationships with Southern California homebuilders, land developers, and civil engineers who serve them.
- Preferred: experience certifying topographic surveys produced from drone photogrammetry or LiDAR.
- Preferred: experience with pad certifications on residential grading projects.
- Preferred: bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a related field.
- Preferred: PLS licensure in additional states.
- Travel: regular travel across Southern California for site visits, client meetings, and county and title company coordination; occasional travel to other markets as the business expands.
Compensation: The expected base salary range for this role is $120k-$180k annually. Compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills. In addition to base salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.
Some of our perks/benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Medical insurance
- Vision and Dental Insurance fully paid by the Company
- 401K
This position will remain open until the position is filled.
At TraceAir, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Mid Level Site Surveyor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level site surveyor job?
Position yourself around project ownership rather than task completion. Highlight surveys you led independently, any coordination you handled with engineers or project managers, and the specific equipment and software you're proficient with. Employers at this level want to see that you can read a site, solve field problems without escalating everything, and deliver accurate data on deadline. Certifications like an EIT designation or state licensure progress strengthen your profile significantly.
Which companies hire mid level site surveyors?
Companies hiring mid level site surveyors right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, BKF Engineers, and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from civil engineering and construction firms, land development companies, and infrastructure contractors with active project pipelines that need experienced field professionals who can run surveys with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level site surveyor jobs?
Yes, though most site surveyor work is field-based by nature. About 25% of mid level site surveyor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve office-based work like data processing, CAD drafting, report writing, or project coordination rather than hands-on field surveying. Fully remote options are more common with firms that separate field crews from their technical production staff.
How do I move up to a mid level site surveyor role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built through progressively independent field work. Early on, focus on mastering total stations, GPS equipment, and data collection software while absorbing how experienced surveyors read sites and troubleshoot. Over time, take on more ownership of individual surveys, document your accuracy record, and demonstrate that you can coordinate with other trades on-site. Pursuing your state licensure or EIT exam during this period signals readiness for the next level.
Which industries hire the most mid level site surveyors?
Mid Level site surveyor roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the mid level because they run large, multi-phase projects that require experienced surveyors who can operate independently in the field and feed accurate data back into active construction or development workflows.