Job Description

Map the Future — Leave Your Mark as a Land Surveyor at TAIT
Why TAIT?

• Field & Office Synergy — Own the full project cycle, from fieldwork to final deliverables
• Total Ownership — Take the lead on projects with real responsibility and impact
• Mentor & Grow — Share your knowledge while sharpening your skills
• Advance with Purpose — Collaborate with leadership and grow your career

From lines on a map to lasting impact—survey with purpose at TAIT.

Role at a Glance
As a Professional Land Surveyor based in our Santa Ana, CA office, you’ll lead diverse surveying projects, from construction staking to topographic and boundary surveys. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and quality across both field and office operations, all while mentoring others and advancing your own expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Lead construction staking, topographic, and boundary surveys using Trimble robotic systems
• Direct field operations and support office processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, and Leica systems for efficient data collection and deliverables
• Analyze and adjust survey data using tools like Trimble Business Center and StarNet
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and report to the VP of Engineering

What You’ll Need

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in California
• Valid California Driver's License.
• 5+ years of experience in the survey-mapping field, including field and office responsibilities
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil3D, Carlson Software, and Trimble one-man robotic systems
• Strong math, leadership, and communication skills
• Experience with construction staking, boundary/topographic surveys, and DTM/GPS processing

Salary and Benefits
Salary range for position: $95,000/yr - $140,000/yr

Benefits

TAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development. Our benefits package includes valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits. TAIT’s core value is its culture of kindness. With this, you’ll find a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career. Here are some benefits you can find when you join the TAIT Team:

• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
• Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
• Dental Plans with little to no deductible
• Vision PPO plan that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
• Company paid Life Insurance
• ID Theft Protection & Monitoring
• Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
• Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
• Support for professional growth and development.
• Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)

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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours

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