Senior Professional Land Surveyor, PLS

Dudek

Senior Professional Land Surveyor managing large-scale surveying projects at Dudek. Leading technical expertise and team development in Southern California’s mapping and surveying operations.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading complex surveying projects, ensuring compliance with QA/QC standards, and optimizing workflows. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage budgets, and build strong client relationships while driving strategic planning and operational improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License18+ Years of Experience in SurveyingBudgeting and ForecastingTeam Leadership and MentoringGIS and Geomatics Expertise

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Hard Skills

SurveyingGeomaticsGISBudgetingForecastingResource AllocationQA/QC StandardsProject PlanningPerformance ManagementWorkflow Optimization

Soft Skills

CollaborationClient Relationship ManagementStrategic PlanningMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License

Industry Keywords

Surveying ProjectsField EnvironmentsCivil EngineeringGeographyPerformance Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex surveying projects from planning through delivery.
Ensure work is completed accurately, on time, within budget, and in compliance with requirements.
Define scope, schedules, and performance expectations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support broader project goals.
Drive strategic planning, performance goals, and operational improvements.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
Monitor team utilization and optimize workflows.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of survey professionals.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Provide technical oversight across surveying activities and deliverables.
Establish and uphold QA/QC standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

18+ years of experience in surveying, geomatics, GIS, or related field.
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required for the State of California.
Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Civil Engineering, or related field.
Ability to work in field environments and travel as needed.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development