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Senior Land Surveyor

Kforce Inc, Oakland, CA, United States


Senior Land Surveyor – Oakland, CA

Responsibilities

Lead a team composed of field and office Land Surveying personnel, as well as contractors to provide surveying, mapping, legal descriptions and drawings for the planning, construction and maintenance of proposed and existing company facilities

Work directly with engineers, planners, construction personnel, project managers and other business partners in assessing project needs

Support survey crews working in the field

Establish scope, responsibilities, and performance standards for specific projects

Provide the research required for projects including existing mapping, related land documentation, and liaison with clients

Coordinate the resources required to complete mapping and related land documents once the fieldwork has been completed

Provide technical expertise and direction to Land Technicians working in office and field environments in the performance of boundary, topographic, plan & profile, settlement and other types of land surveying, mapping and data collection

Act as a liaison between various sections within Land Services and business partners to ensure timely completion of projects

Provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with legal requirements and PG&E standards for surveying, mapping and land‑related documents

Establish ongoing dialog with business partners to ensure suitability and satisfaction with Land Engineering products and services

Stamp all legal descriptions and maps per local and state regulations

Coordinate the preparation and approval of legal descriptions, maps and exhibits (pink package) required for the condemnation process

Establish exact alignment of new facilities with the assistance of Transmission Engineer or Pipeline Engineer, Project Manager, Land Services Staff, environmental experts and construction personnel

Prepare and testify as an Expert Witness on land‑related issues

Requirements

BS degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or related field (desired)

Licensed as a California Land Surveyor or pre‑1982 California

Registered Civil Engineer (required)

Project Surveyor or equivalent experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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