California-Licensed Professional Land Surveyor

Stillwater Sciences seeks an on-call California Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). We are flexible on location in California; the candidate may work out of any of our CA offices (Arcata, Berkeley, Davis, Morro Bay, Ventura, Los Angeles) or work fully remotely.

The PLS will be responsible for:

• Independently performing survey-related duties including boundary surveys, setting survey control monuments, topographic surveys, and construction staking.
• Creating accurate signed and stamped maps, records of survey and plans for various projects.
• Collaborating with engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver projects.
• Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to land surveys.

Ideal applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge in geology, geomorphology, and/or civil engineering.
• Experience in construction support.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with GNSS and robotic total station surveying.
• Knowledge and experience conducting single beam and/or multibeam hydrographic surveys is a plus.
• Familiarity with Trimble survey software (Access and Business Center) and workflows is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience managing field survey crews is a plus.
  

Required qualifications include:

• Active CA PLS (Professional Land Surveyor) License.
• 2+ years of experience as a Licensed PLS.
• 2+ years of survey-related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s license in good standing.
• Must live in the United States and possess a valid work authorization.

Compensation and Application Details:

• On-call, non-exempt position.
• Base hourly rate $36.00 - $56.00*
  • *Some work may be at prevailing wage rates that exceed the posted range. 
• Base pay rate is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Out-of-town work and travel to sites around California required.
  
• Please submit a one-page cover letter, a one-page resume, and a
  land survey design sheet sample in PDF or MS Word.
• Applications without a resume, cover letter, and land survey design sheet sample will not be considered.
• Position will remain open until filled.
  

About Stillwater Sciences:

Stillwater Sciences is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions to aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental problem solving, planning, and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have approximately 110 full-time dedicated and enthusiastic employees throughout the Western U.S. in nine offices. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied scientific research. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a blend of passion, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork.

Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Stillwater is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@stillwatersci.com.

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Compensation$36-$56/hour