Professional Land Surveyor at Aro Homes in Mountain View, CA | Kablio

Role

Description

boundary survey

topographic survey

construction survey

qa/qc

cad delivery

data pipeline

Produce and stamp boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys for infill residential parcels.
Own all survey QA/QC before data enters design or permitting.
Develop Aro’s internal survey standards, templates, and operating procedures.
Perform construction surveying activities for residential infill projects, including building pad layout and verification, foundation tight staking, setting control and benchmarks, as-built/topographic surveys, preparation of elevation certificates, and coordination with design, permitting, and field teams to ensure accurate, buildable information is provided to site crews.
Maintain Aro’s geospatial data library and historical survey repository.
Interface with city/county surveyors, utility agencies, and title companies as needed.
Oversee any supplemental work by contract survey crews.
Identify potential entitlement or permitting risks tied to survey conditions.
Manage field data acquisition (internal or external crews) and ensure compliance with California PLS standards.
Collaborate with acquisitions and design to deliver 48-hour feasibility reads for target parcels.
Support early massing and test-fits with precise topographic and boundary data.
Validate parcel geometry against county records, assessor data, and legal descriptions.
Provide rapid parcel-level assessments: encroachments, easements, rights-of-way, utilities, and setbacks.
Deliver CAD-ready survey files aligned to Aro’s architectural and development workflows.
Build a scalable, repeatable pipeline that reduces cycle time and external survey costs.

Requirements

autocad

gps/rtk

california pls

land surveying

5-10 years

cross-functional

Ability to operate in a fast-moving, high-growth environment; strong cross-functional communication.
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GPS/RTK systems, and total station workflows.
Active California PLS license is required.
5–10 years professional experience in land surveying; infill residential or small-lot work strongly preferred.
Deep familiarity with Santa Clara County and San Mateo County parcel data, utilities, and city standards.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision benefits.
Opportunity to join an outstanding start-up team and grow a purpose –driven company from the ground up.
Competitive salary package.

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

$21-24M

Funding

Total funding raised by the company.

11 tons

CO₂ Saved

Annual CO₂ reduction per home.

6,000 gallons

Water Saved

Annual water saved per home.

90 days

Construction Time

Time required to construct a home.

Reimagines housing as a product, founded by seasoned builders and backed by leading investors.
Crafts net-zero, precision-engineered homes using volumetric plant and assembly sites.
Collaborates with Olson Kundig to blend striking architectural design with indoor/outdoor living and natural light.
Generates more energy than consumed, lasting over 70 years.
Produces upscale, sustainable single-family homes exemplified by infill projects in Mountain View.
Optimizes repeatable designs and off-site manufacturing to boost quality, reduce waste, and accelerate delivery.

Culture + Values

The company takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and fosters growth and collaboration through continuous learning, including training, mentorship, and apprenticeship opportunities.
The organization operates with a bias for speed, taking risks, and encouraging employees to go beyond their comfort zones to learn by doing.
The company believes in valuing ideas from all levels and roles, taking pride in the team's collective impact on the company and the planet, and celebrating wins as a united group.
The organization embraces challenges with purpose and inquisitiveness, striving to build unparalleled homes and cultivate a team that thrives within the Aro community.

Environment + Sustainability

-0.3 MT CO₂/year

Carbon-negative homes

Aro homes generate more energy than they consume, achieving a carbon-negative status.

16-18 Years

Time to carbon neutrality

Offset embodied carbon within 16-18 years, achieving carbon neutrality within the same timeframe.

67%

Energy efficiency

Engineered to use 67% less energy than the AIA 2030 Challenge baseline.

6,000 Gal

Water conservation

6,000 gallons of potable water saved annually through efficient systems.

Homes designed for modular construction with hybrid off-site/on-site building for faster completion.
Materials strategy includes low-carbon foundation, timber-heavy structure, recycled-content steel/concrete, and high durability.
Water use reduced by 45-50% through gray-water systems.

Inclusion & Diversity

>120 employees

Team Composition

The team is composed of over 120 individuals across diverse roles such as designers, engineers, builders, product people, and businesspeople.

An equal‑opportunity employer with no discrimination on race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
A culture of thoughtful and caring people who prioritize diversity and inclusion and want to make the workplace a desirable place to work.

Articles

Our Story (About Us)

The Unspoken Challenges of Today's Homes (Blog)

Role

Description

boundary survey

topographic survey

construction survey

qa/qc

cad delivery

data pipeline

Produce and stamp boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys for infill residential parcels.
Own all survey QA/QC before data enters design or permitting.
Develop Aro’s internal survey standards, templates, and operating procedures.
Perform construction surveying activities for residential infill projects, including building pad layout and verification, foundation tight staking, setting control and benchmarks, as-built/topographic surveys, preparation of elevation certificates, and coordination with design, permitting, and field teams to ensure accurate, buildable information is provided to site crews.
Maintain Aro’s geospatial data library and historical survey repository.
Interface with city/county surveyors, utility agencies, and title companies as needed.
Oversee any supplemental work by contract survey crews.
Identify potential entitlement or permitting risks tied to survey conditions.
Manage field data acquisition (internal or external crews) and ensure compliance with California PLS standards.
Collaborate with acquisitions and design to deliver 48-hour feasibility reads for target parcels.
Support early massing and test-fits with precise topographic and boundary data.
Validate parcel geometry against county records, assessor data, and legal descriptions.
Provide rapid parcel-level assessments: encroachments, easements, rights-of-way, utilities, and setbacks.
Deliver CAD-ready survey files aligned to Aro’s architectural and development workflows.
Build a scalable, repeatable pipeline that reduces cycle time and external survey costs.

Requirements

autocad

gps/rtk

california pls

land surveying

5-10 years

cross-functional

Ability to operate in a fast-moving, high-growth environment; strong cross-functional communication.
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GPS/RTK systems, and total station workflows.
Active California PLS license is required.
5–10 years professional experience in land surveying; infill residential or small-lot work strongly preferred.
Deep familiarity with Santa Clara County and San Mateo County parcel data, utilities, and city standards.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision benefits.
Opportunity to join an outstanding start-up team and grow a purpose –driven company from the ground up.
Competitive salary package.

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

$21-24M

Funding

Total funding raised by the company.

11 tons

CO₂ Saved

Annual CO₂ reduction per home.

6,000 gallons

Water Saved

Annual water saved per home.

90 days

Construction Time

Time required to construct a home.

Reimagines housing as a product, founded by seasoned builders and backed by leading investors.
Crafts net-zero, precision-engineered homes using volumetric plant and assembly sites.
Collaborates with Olson Kundig to blend striking architectural design with indoor/outdoor living and natural light.
Generates more energy than consumed, lasting over 70 years.
Produces upscale, sustainable single-family homes exemplified by infill projects in Mountain View.
Optimizes repeatable designs and off-site manufacturing to boost quality, reduce waste, and accelerate delivery.

Culture + Values

The company takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and fosters growth and collaboration through continuous learning, including training, mentorship, and apprenticeship opportunities.
The organization operates with a bias for speed, taking risks, and encouraging employees to go beyond their comfort zones to learn by doing.
The company believes in valuing ideas from all levels and roles, taking pride in the team's collective impact on the company and the planet, and celebrating wins as a united group.
The organization embraces challenges with purpose and inquisitiveness, striving to build unparalleled homes and cultivate a team that thrives within the Aro community.

Environment + Sustainability

-0.3 MT CO₂/year

Carbon-negative homes

Aro homes generate more energy than they consume, achieving a carbon-negative status.

16-18 Years

Time to carbon neutrality

Offset embodied carbon within 16-18 years, achieving carbon neutrality within the same timeframe.

67%

Energy efficiency

Engineered to use 67% less energy than the AIA 2030 Challenge baseline.

6,000 Gal

Water conservation

6,000 gallons of potable water saved annually through efficient systems.

Homes designed for modular construction with hybrid off-site/on-site building for faster completion.
Materials strategy includes low-carbon foundation, timber-heavy structure, recycled-content steel/concrete, and high durability.
Water use reduced by 45-50% through gray-water systems.

Inclusion & Diversity

>120 employees

Team Composition

The team is composed of over 120 individuals across diverse roles such as designers, engineers, builders, product people, and businesspeople.

An equal‑opportunity employer with no discrimination on race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
A culture of thoughtful and caring people who prioritize diversity and inclusion and want to make the workplace a desirable place to work.

Articles

Our Story (About Us)

The Unspoken Challenges of Today's Homes (Blog)