Jacobs
Global technical professional services firm delivering consulting, engineering & project delivery.
Conduct field surveys, stakeout, and process data for infrastructure projects
10 days ago
$62,200 - $150,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
Field
Company Size
45,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture & interiors
Construction
Engineering
Environmental
Information technology
Integrated Project Services
Operations & Maintenance
Planning
Sector Specialisms
Advanced Manufacturing
Cities & Places
Energy
Environmental
National Security & Defense
Life Sciences
Transportation
Water
Role
Description
survey processing
construction staking
data collection
topographic processing
control design
dtm editing
- Control survey processing and adjustment
- Communicate with supervisor and office staff about important aspects of the project
- Perform construction staking
- Participate in department and field crew training
- Obtaining Right of Entry
- Construction staking preparation and quality checking
- Ensuring all QC plans are followed
- Collect survey data using GNSS receivers, scanners, total stations, levels, and survey controllers
- Feature processing of topographic field data
- Produce clear and concise field notes and quality field data
- Writing property descriptions
- Collaborate with a multi-discipline team
- Geodetic control network planning and design
- Scheduling tasks
- Obtaining permits
- Assisting PM in estimating surveying tasks
- Perform control, boundary, topography, laser scanning and other tasks.
- Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and varied terrain.
- Generating, editing and clean-up of Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
- Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols
Requirements
civil3d
microstation
openroads
trimble
cogo
bachelor’s
- Good social and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable field
- Experience working with surveying data using Civil3D, Microstation, OpenRoads, or similar CAD program.
- Reputation as a trusted and respected member of the surveying community
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (mostly within California, Nevada, and Arizona)
- Proven ability to complete all technical aspects of a surveying task
- COGO calculations and boundary resolution
- Ability to pass drug screen and background checks.
- 3 to 5 years of experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief, Survey Technician, or Project Surveyor
- Experience with Trimble equipment and software
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- must pass drug screening and background checks
Company
Overview
Founded 1947
Year Established
The firm was established in 1947 by Joseph J. Jacobs as a small engineering venture.
Revenue $14–16B
Annual Revenue Range
The company generates annual revenue between $14 billion and $16 billion.
Backlog $22B
Backlog Value
The firm maintains a robust backlog of approximately $22 billion.
Rank #1 ENR
Top 500 Rank
The company consistently ranks at the top of ENR's Top 500 Design Firms list.
- Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services.
- Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants.
- Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors.
- Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units.
- Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal.
- Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.
Culture + Values
- We do things right. We always act with integrity – taking responsibility for our work, caring for our people and staying focused on safety and sustainability. We make investments in our clients, people and communities, so we can grow together.
- We challenge the accepted. We know that to create a better future, we must ask difficult questions. We always stay curious and are not afraid to try new things.
- We aim higher. We do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We are committed to our clients by bringing innovative solutions that lead to profitable growth and shared success.
- We live inclusion. We put people at the heart of our business. We embrace different perspectives, collaborating to make a positive impact. Through an unparalleled focus on inclusion with a diverse team of visionaries, thinkers and doers, we build trust – in each other and across our company.
Environment + Sustainability
100% Renewable Energy
Sustainability Achievement
Achieved 100% renewable energy and net-zero carbon emissions for operations (Scopes 1, 2, and business travel) in 2020, aligned with the PAS 2060 standard.
61% Emissions Reduction
GHG Reduction Milestone
Reduced total value-chain GHG emissions by 61% by FY 22 (from FY 19 baseline) to 130,232 tCO₂e, maintaining net-zero for Scopes 1, 2, and travel emissions after offsets and certificates.
$50/tonne CO₂e
Carbon Pricing Initiative
Introduced carbon pricing of $50 USD per tonne CO₂e on business travel, with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
65% Suppliers Target
Supplier Sustainability Commitment
Committed to ensuring 65% of suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2025.
- Committed to becoming carbon negative for operations and travel by 2030.
- Science-based target for full value-chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Joined The Climate Pledge: carbon-neutral by 2040, a decade ahead of Paris Agreement.
- Introduced carbon pricing ($50 USD per tonne CO₂e) on business travel with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
- Launched inaugural sustainability-linked bonds in FY 23 tied to gender equality (UN SDG 5/10) and climate action (UN SDG 13).
- Climate Action Plan: ensure every project becomes a climate-response opportunity; maintain carbon neutrality and 100% low-carbon electricity.
Inclusion & Diversity
45%
Female or Ethnically Diverse Representation
45% of the Board of Directors are female or ethnically diverse.
63%
Diverse Executives
The Executive Leadership Team comprises 63% diverse members.
40%
Women in Leadership
40% of the Executive Leadership Team are women.
8 Networks
Employee Networks
Eight employee networks representing diverse groups within the company.
- To be the employer of choice and recognized globally for attracting diverse talent where inclusion is our differentiator in bringing innovative thought and solutions to our clients.
- Create an environment where diverse employees want to join, feel they belong and will thrive.
- Underwent full pay equity review annually, with budget allocated to rectify inequities in like‑for‑like roles.
- Instituted inclusion and diversity goals within senior leadership compensation metrics since FY 19.
- Committed to launching conscious inclusion training for all employees.
- Partnered with external organizations (e.g., NSBE, SHPE, Catalyst) and recognized by HRC, Disability Equality Index, Times Top 50 Employers for Women, Australia WGEA Employer of Choice.