Surveyor I – GIT Associate I

Michael Baker International

Entry level Surveyor I role at Michael Baker International supporting Southern California Survey Practice in Santa Ana, CA. Responsible for mapping research, field data processing, and preparing legal documents.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mapping, boundary analysis, and legal descriptions for land development and public works projects, with proficiency in AutoCAD/CIVIL3D and field surveying techniques.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mapping ExperienceField SurveyingAutoCAD/CIVIL3D ProficiencyData ProcessingTopographic Mapping

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Hard Skills

Boundary AnalysisCalculationsExhibits PreparationSurvey Data ProcessingDigital Terrain ModelsFinal Maps PreparationParcel MapsRecord of SurveyALTA MapsDimensioning and Labeling

Industry Keywords

Land DevelopmentPublic WorksConstruction PlansField WorkTechnical Surveying

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform mapping related research, boundary analysis, calculations, exhibits, and legal descriptions for a variety of land development and public works related projects
Review construction plans and perform calculations for layout staking and prepare exhibits.
Perform survey data processing and review of field work for projects.
Compile topographic information, compute and manipulate digital terrain models for topographic mapping.
Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of final maps, parcel maps, record of survey and ALTA maps.
Prepare and/or oversee preparation of legal descriptions and associated plats, and boundary analysis.
Work closely with engineers to ensure coordination of technical surveying and engineering aspects of a project.
Perform or assist with field work for surveying projects of all types.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-2+ year of experience in mapping or field surveying
Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD/CIVIL3D
Experience dimensioning, labeling, and plotting
Experience in processing field data files

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits