About this role
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
What We’re Looking For
Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced GIT Project Surveyor to join our team in Ontario, California.
The GIT Project Surveyor will serve as the responsible licensed surveyor for assigned projects, providing technical leadership and oversight for survey work from initial execution through final deliverables. This individual will be responsible for signing and sealing survey deliverables, directing field and office survey activities, and ensuring work meets applicable professional standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) who enjoys combining hands-on technical expertise with project leadership, client coordination, quality control, and mentoring the next generation of survey professionals.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the licensed surveyor for assigned projects, including signing and sealing survey deliverables.
- Direct the technical work of field crews and office survey staff.
- Perform and review complex boundary determinations, Records of Survey, and legal descriptions.
- Provide technical oversight and QA/QC of survey deliverables.
- Coordinate with clients, Project Managers, and agencies regarding project survey requirements.
- Provide technical leadership throughout project execution and delivery.
- Mentor and develop survey staff, including supporting employees working toward professional licensure.
- Provide technical supervision and guidance to field crews and office technicians on assigned projects.
What You Need to Succeed
- 8-10+ years of experience across all phases of professional land surveying, including public mapping experience such as Records of Survey, legal descriptions, and exhibits.
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in California required.
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field.
- Comprehensive knowledge of California boundary law, the Subdivision Map Act, the Land Surveyors Act, right-of-way, and applicable survey standards.
- Demonstrated ability to serve in responsible charge of survey projects and sign and seal survey deliverables.
- Strong project-level technical leadership, client coordination, and communication skills.
- Experience directing and technically supporting field survey crews and office technicians.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Working knowledge of Trimble Business Center, StarNet, and Carlson is a plus.
- Working knowledge of MicroStation and InRoads is a plus, but not required.
- Strong understanding of survey QA/QC processes and professional standards.
- Valid California driver's license required.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including close vision, occasional field visits involving walking over uneven terrain, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to travel between offices and project sites as needed.
Compensation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $113,885 – 179,385 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement