Senior Land Surveyor, PLS

Are you ready to love where you live, where you work and who you work with?

Are you dreaming of designing the infrastructure that helps define a community and a way of life?

Are you longing to work with a team of people who are as passionate about their work and community as you are?

Are you imagining an engineering and surveying firm where your skills work in concert with both disciplines and daily conversation is the norm?

Welcome to NorthStar.

We are a team of engineers and surveyors who have been serving Northern California communities for over 40 years. We honestly love what we do, who we do it with, and where we do it. We work in a welcoming community that offers culture, art, incredible outdoor adventures, and easy driving access to epic weekend destinations.

We hire brilliant professionals who are excellent at their craft and align well with our mission and values. We have worked hard to define our culture so that who we are and how we approach our work is crystal clear.

Our mission is our passion: We Exist to Develop People Who Enhance Our Communities. Our core values are Learning, Ownership and Teamcentric, and these sum up how we “show up” for our clients and each other. For us, these aren’t just words on a piece of paper, they are what we live into as a team and aspire to daily.

Are you our next team member?

What You Must Have to Apply

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License in the State of California

• 10+ years of experience in surveying, including field experience in construction, land development or related surveys.

• At least eight years of experience as a licensed surveyor.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with related major course work may be substituted for 4 years of experience.

• Experience at an engineering or survey firm managing projects from beginning to end, demonstrating proficiency in all phases of land surveying, including substantial and varied experience in methods, principles, laws, and practices of land surveying, with a focus on project management, planning, and client satisfaction.

• Experience in marketing, client development, project management, and managing budgets.

• Previous experience in team leadership and employee development.

• Possession of valid California Driver’s License and clear DMV Report.

Your Skills

• Excellent knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques for surveying and mapping.

• Expert knowledge of pertinent federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and policies.

• Outstanding communication, written and oral, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to make complex computations and to check plans, maps, calculations, legal descriptions, and specifications.

• Experience in marketing, client development, project management, and managing budgets.

• Proficient in the use of personal computers, word processing and spread sheet software.

• Demonstrated ability to provide coaching and mentorship.

• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in marketing, client development, project management, and managing budgets.

• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems.

• Ability to use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and civil/structural, surveying software as appropriate.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating skills.

Your Job Responsibilities

• Client development and retention.

• Oversee the preparation of calculations, plans, maps, details and specifications.

• Stamp and sign prepared documents as the Surveyor of Record including documents prepared by staff they are mentoring.

• Serve as a Project Manager including preparing, overseeing preparation of estimates, scopes and client / design team communication on projects.

• Carry out the policies, procedures, goals, and mission of the company.

• Meet with clients, contractors, agencies, etc.

• Responsible for Client development and retention.

• Working on establishing agency relations and staying informed of changing agency policies, procedures and/or processes.

• Responsible for budget control and client satisfaction.

• Share expertise and insight with staff with the goal of enhancing professional development and personal growth.

• Maintain internal QA/QC on other surveyor’s work products.

• Prepare and oversee preparation of calculations, plans, details, and specifications.

• Prepare and oversee preparation of applications and documents.

• Perform job site visits and inspections.

• Oversee projects from start to finish.

• Billing Manager and supervision of entry level billing managers.

• At this position level, will be responsible for more complex projects, varying both in scope and size.

Physical Demands

Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and/or near moving mechanical parts or in precarious positions. The employee is occasionally exposed to traffic, hazardous plants, insects, reptiles, and animals.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary $94,227 - $120,320 based on relevant experience

• Medical Insurance – employee stipend that may cover up to 100% of premium

• Dental Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar for employee

• Vision Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar for employee

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) with employer matching up to 4% of salary, 100% vesting immediately

• 8 days paid holidays

• Licensure/Certification reimbursement of costs

• Annual profit-sharing bonus

• Relocation reimbursement

• Ownership Opportunity

Opportunities

• Owner Track - We are seeking a full-time, licensed professional who is ready to be on the track to company ownership and play a significant role in our growing Survey Department in Chico CA. NorthStar’s Survey team is comprised of talented professionals working to better our communities through inspired design.

• Fulfilling Projects - NorthStar is proud to partner with both public and private sector clients. We have worked with a range of clients in multiple industries:  City and County Agencies, Construction Companies, Schools, Native American Tribes, Non-profit Organizations, Health Care Entities, Utility Companies, Local Developers, and Small Businesses.

• Hybrid Telework - Join us in Chico, CA and telework a couple of days a week.

• Time for Life - We are as passionate about enjoying life as we are about the great work we do. We show up for our team and our clients Monday through Friday and 40 hours is a typical week.

Life in Chico

Why do we love Chico so much? Glad you asked! Just 90 minutes north of Sacramento, and three hours from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the North Coast, Chico is a welcoming town with a vibrant community that has become a regional center for recreation, business, the arts, and cultural activity. The CSU Chico campus brings diversity and liveliness to our downtown with its farmer’s markets, restaurants, and live music. Within our 11- mile historic Bidwell Park and around Chico, there are abundant outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, star gazing, etc.

If you are inspired by our mission and values, we look forward to sharing all that NorthStar and Chico, CA have to offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The information provided in this job posting is a summary of the full job description and is intended to provide an overview of areas of responsibility, skills, knowledge, and abilities associated with the position.  A full copy of the job description is available upon request*.*