Professional Land Surveyor (City/County Surveyor) at Willdan in Elk Grove, CA | Kablio

Role

Description

surveying

boundary survey

topographic survey

aerial photogrammetry

airborne lidar

legal descriptions

Act as City/County Surveyor for cities and counties throughout California.
Ensuring the quality and accuracy of survey data and deliverables.
Providing technical guidance and support to surveying staff.
Monitoring project budgets and timelines to ensure efficiency and profitability.
Preparation of easement and right-of-way legal descriptions and plats.
Legal work - Provide law firms, title companies, and cities technical expertise in the review of defective title, reformation of deeds, expert witness.
Oversees office survey staff. Monitors employee development.
Lot Line Adjustment & Lot Merger document checking.
Subdivision and Parcel Map Checking.
Coordinate subconsultant field and office survey work.
Work with various divisions (engineers and architects) within Willdan to provide necessary services, such as boundary and topographic surveys, aerial photogrammetry, airborne lidar, terrestrial scanning, preparation of legal descriptions and plat maps, coordination of appraisal and acquisition services.

Requirements

city surveyor

subdivision mapping

pls license

10+ years

bachelor's degree

subdivision act

Prior experience serving as a City or County Surveyor is strongly preferred.
Background in subdivision mapping (major and minor) and subdivision processes, including demonstrated experience with preparation and review of subdivision maps, parcel maps, legal descriptions, lot line adjustments and lot mergers, right-of-way engineering, easements, records of survey, corner records, ALTA/NSPS surveys, boundary and topographic surveys, and design surveys.
Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
At least 10 years of progressive professional land surveying experience.
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to respond to questions and recommend appropriate administration of the Subdivision Map Act and Professional Land Surveyor’s Act.

Benefits

Opportunities for Career Growth and Development
Easement and Right-of-Way Acquisition and Vacation document checking
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Generous Employee Referral Program
Employee Discount Program
401K + employer match

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$0.8B

Market Cap

The company has a market capitalization of $800 million, reflecting its strong financial standing.

$330K

Revenue per Employee

The company generates over $330,000 in revenue per employee, indicating high efficiency.

$11M

Project Funding

The company completed an $11 million modernization project for South Lake Tahoe.

March 2025

Recent Acquisition

The company acquired APG in March 2025, adding data-center substation and microgrid expertise.

Founded in 1964 in Southern California by two engineers solving local municipal challenges.
Went public in 2006 (NASDAQ: WLDN), expanding via strategic acquisitions including energy, engineering, and analytics firms.
Delivers complex energy and infrastructure projects—such as grid modernization, EV charging, stadium transit planning, and data pipelines.
Operates in two main segments: Energy (efficiency audits, demand reduction, performance contracting, analytics) and Engineering & Consulting (city engineering, structural, transportation, water resources).
Typical clients include utilities, government agencies, schools, hospitals, industry, and commercial businesses across 20+ states.
Notable projects include an NFL-stadium traffic plan in Inglewood and solar+storage studies for Minnesota.

Culture + Values

Commitment to environmental stewardship
Focus on the health, welfare and development of employees
Supporting local communities
Core mission: serving communities with superior technical solutions
Vision of transitioning communities to a clean energy and sustainable future

Environment + Sustainability

2,509 MT CO₂e Scope 1+2

Emissions Baseline

The company's baseline emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 in 2022.

50% Emissions Reduction

Carbon Reduction Goal

Target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030.

734 kW Solar+HVAC

Client Energy Upgrade

Energy upgrade for Yosemite USD, including solar and HVAC updates.

2.2 MW Solar+EV Charging

Paramount Energy Offset

Solar energy and EV charging infrastructure installed at Paramount.

Achieved ISO 14001 certification for corporate office, with plans to extend.
Plans to calculate/track Scope 3 commuting and travel emissions (survey in 2023).
Net-zero target: carbon neutrality (Scope 1+2) by 2030.
Implemented actions: cold-climate heat pumps, diesel generator replacements, EV charging infrastructure, grid modernization, building energy-saving upgrades.
Client outcomes: NYC building CO₂ reduction 40% by 2025, 50% by 2030.

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly disclosed formal DEI strategy on website or LinkedIn
No published gender‑based workforce statistics available

Articles

Careers at Willdan

Willdan Projects

About Willdan

Role

Description

surveying

boundary survey

topographic survey

aerial photogrammetry

airborne lidar

legal descriptions

Act as City/County Surveyor for cities and counties throughout California.
Ensuring the quality and accuracy of survey data and deliverables.
Providing technical guidance and support to surveying staff.
Monitoring project budgets and timelines to ensure efficiency and profitability.
Preparation of easement and right-of-way legal descriptions and plats.
Legal work - Provide law firms, title companies, and cities technical expertise in the review of defective title, reformation of deeds, expert witness.
Oversees office survey staff. Monitors employee development.
Lot Line Adjustment & Lot Merger document checking.
Subdivision and Parcel Map Checking.
Coordinate subconsultant field and office survey work.
Work with various divisions (engineers and architects) within Willdan to provide necessary services, such as boundary and topographic surveys, aerial photogrammetry, airborne lidar, terrestrial scanning, preparation of legal descriptions and plat maps, coordination of appraisal and acquisition services.

Requirements

city surveyor

subdivision mapping

pls license

10+ years

bachelor's degree

subdivision act

Prior experience serving as a City or County Surveyor is strongly preferred.
Background in subdivision mapping (major and minor) and subdivision processes, including demonstrated experience with preparation and review of subdivision maps, parcel maps, legal descriptions, lot line adjustments and lot mergers, right-of-way engineering, easements, records of survey, corner records, ALTA/NSPS surveys, boundary and topographic surveys, and design surveys.
Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
At least 10 years of progressive professional land surveying experience.
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to respond to questions and recommend appropriate administration of the Subdivision Map Act and Professional Land Surveyor’s Act.

Benefits

Opportunities for Career Growth and Development
Easement and Right-of-Way Acquisition and Vacation document checking
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Generous Employee Referral Program
Employee Discount Program
401K + employer match

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$0.8B

Market Cap

The company has a market capitalization of $800 million, reflecting its strong financial standing.

$330K

Revenue per Employee

The company generates over $330,000 in revenue per employee, indicating high efficiency.

$11M

Project Funding

The company completed an $11 million modernization project for South Lake Tahoe.

March 2025

Recent Acquisition

The company acquired APG in March 2025, adding data-center substation and microgrid expertise.

Founded in 1964 in Southern California by two engineers solving local municipal challenges.
Went public in 2006 (NASDAQ: WLDN), expanding via strategic acquisitions including energy, engineering, and analytics firms.
Delivers complex energy and infrastructure projects—such as grid modernization, EV charging, stadium transit planning, and data pipelines.
Operates in two main segments: Energy (efficiency audits, demand reduction, performance contracting, analytics) and Engineering & Consulting (city engineering, structural, transportation, water resources).
Typical clients include utilities, government agencies, schools, hospitals, industry, and commercial businesses across 20+ states.
Notable projects include an NFL-stadium traffic plan in Inglewood and solar+storage studies for Minnesota.

Culture + Values

Commitment to environmental stewardship
Focus on the health, welfare and development of employees
Supporting local communities
Core mission: serving communities with superior technical solutions
Vision of transitioning communities to a clean energy and sustainable future

Environment + Sustainability

2,509 MT CO₂e Scope 1+2

Emissions Baseline

The company's baseline emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 in 2022.

50% Emissions Reduction

Carbon Reduction Goal

Target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030.

734 kW Solar+HVAC

Client Energy Upgrade

Energy upgrade for Yosemite USD, including solar and HVAC updates.

2.2 MW Solar+EV Charging

Paramount Energy Offset

Solar energy and EV charging infrastructure installed at Paramount.

Achieved ISO 14001 certification for corporate office, with plans to extend.
Plans to calculate/track Scope 3 commuting and travel emissions (survey in 2023).
Net-zero target: carbon neutrality (Scope 1+2) by 2030.
Implemented actions: cold-climate heat pumps, diesel generator replacements, EV charging infrastructure, grid modernization, building energy-saving upgrades.
Client outcomes: NYC building CO₂ reduction 40% by 2025, 50% by 2030.

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly disclosed formal DEI strategy on website or LinkedIn
No published gender‑based workforce statistics available

Articles

Careers at Willdan

Willdan Projects

About Willdan