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SENIOR PROJECT LAND SURVEYOR - Santa Clara, CA What we're looking for? The Senior Project Surveyor (SME) is a senior technical specialist responsible for delivering high-level boundary analysis, advanced computations, mapping tasks, and complex survey deliverables. This role focuses on deep technical expertise rather than staff management, serving as an internal subject-matter expert for complex or high-risk surveying assignments. The Senior Project Surveyor supports multiple project teams by performing advanced COGO computations, preparing survey documents, resolving boundary issues, and ensuring technical accuracy. This position plays a critical role in elevating the technical quality and consistency of Survey/Mapping deliverables across the firm. What you will do Project Management • Perform and verify complex boundary analyses using relevant legal principles, statutes, and case law. • Prepare high-accuracy survey deliverables, including: • ALTA/NSPS surveys • Records of Survey • Boundary and topographic surveys • Short and long plats, subdivision maps, and lot line adjustments • Easement exhibits and legal descriptions • Process and adjust GPS and conventional survey data; perform least-squares adjustments as needed. • Conduct advanced COGO calculations, coordinate geometry evaluation, and geodetic analyses. • Apply coordinate transformations, rotations, and translations across datasets. • Analyze field data, sketches, and digital records for completeness and accuracy. Technical • Prepare drawings, mapping files, and supporting survey documents in collaboration with drafting staff. • Review deliverables prepared by Survey Technicians for accuracy and completeness. • Maintain high standards for data integrity, record documentation, and file management. • Provide technical input to improve internal standards, procedures, and workflows. • Serve as an internal technical resource for boundary resolution, geodetic analysis, and mapping standards. • Provide guidance and informal mentorship to Survey Technicians and early-career survey staff. • Participate in internal training, knowledge-sharing, and process improvement initiatives. • Support the Senior Land Survey Manager and PLS staff by contributing to QA/QC practices. Coordination & Communication • Respond to technical inquiries from clients and agencies when requested by project leadership. • Assist project teams with research into public records, deeds, dedication documents, vacation filings, and right-of-way information. • Provide technical explanations or supporting documentation as needed for client deliverables. • Other duties as assigned What you have EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying • 8-10+ years’ relevant survey experience • Professional Land Surveyor License (LS),preferred • Project Management experience, preferred • General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc. • Proficient experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, required. • Effective and professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS • Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff) • Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.) • Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.) • Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks) • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions  (field checks) • Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc. Why Join Us? • Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work • Competitive Pay  ($104,000 - $150,000 DOE, location, + work model i.e., remote, hybrid or in-office) • Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family • 401(k) and Profit Sharing • Paid Holidays • Generous PTO • Free office snacks • Much more! We welcome the opportunity to partner with recruitment agencies when additional support is needed. To ensure a consistent hiring process, all inquiries, including partnership opportunities and candidate submissions, must be directed to  [email protected] . In addition, Kier + Wright does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from agencies that do not have an executed agreement in place or have not been specifically engaged for a particular search. Any unsolicited candidate information submitted outside of this process may be considered the property of Kier + Wright, and no placement fee or other financial obligation will be incurred. Privacy Notice_2025.pdf