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Field Surveyor/Technician

WHB Engineers
San Mateo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Who We Are

WHB Engineers is a well-established and growing Civil Engineering and Construction Management firm with offices in San Diego, San Mateo, Dublin, Pleasant Hill and Chico, California. Our firm provides a full array of engineering, public works design and construction and project management services.

Our staff works on a broad array of challenging and interesting public and private projects. A career with us is an excellent opportunity to work with some of the best civil engineers and construction managers.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Field Surveyor/Technician with five or more years of combined experience in the field and office. The ideal candidate for this opportunity is organized, has solid communication skills, can work independently, is team oriented, and personable. This position requires a dependable, versatile individual who has experience in civil engineering design. Candidates are required to have a California LSIT qualification and be actively in the process of obtaining a LS license or have an LS.

Responsibilities

  • Work under general direction on complex projects in accordance with project requirements and surveying standards.
  • Work to ensure projects are on schedule, within budget and meet the requirements of our clients
  • Duties include coordination of field survey crews, calculation for topo and boundary surveys, and receiving and processing client work orders. Must have AutoCAD experience
  • Work may include both office survey and field crew work
  • Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Five or more years of demonstrated surveying experience
  • California PLS License or LSIT actively pursuing a California PLS License
  • Current experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills including an ability to interact professionally and knowledgeably with clients
  • Field work requires union membership
  • Self-motivated and goal oriented, with strong attention to detail
  • Must be meticulous about the work you produce
  • Solid experience with the MS Office Suite

We offer a generous salary and benefits package that includes company paid medical and dental insurance, vacation and a 401(k) plan. The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000, depending upon experience. Only qualified candidates that meet our requirements will be contacted. Please, no inquiries from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

Thank you for your interest in WHB Engineers!

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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