Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

We are seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead a variety of land surveying projects from planning through completion. This role requires strong technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to work closely with clients, agencies, and field crews. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing survey projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, right-of-way, and as-built survey projects.

• Oversee field survey crews by reviewing field data, verifying calculations, and ensuring quality throughout each project.

• Prepare plats, legal descriptions, easement documents, and other survey deliverables in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, title companies, attorneys, engineers, and government agencies throughout the project lifecycle.

• Process field data and prepare final survey deliverables using Autodesk Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC).

• Research deeds, plats, public land records, and survey documentation to establish and resolve boundary conditions.

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, proposals, and resolving complex boundary or title issues.

• Mentor junior surveyors and field personnel while supporting their professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required. Candidates licensed in another state who are eligible to obtain Illinois reciprocity will also be considered.

• Minimum 7 years of professional land surveying experience with a U.S.-based surveying or civil engineering firm.

• Strong experience performing:

  • Boundary Surveys

  • Topographic Surveys

  • ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys

  • Construction Staking

• Experience with subdivision platting is preferred.

• Experience with right-of-way, transportation, or utility corridor projects is a plus.

• Previous experience leading survey crews or managing survey projects.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Autodesk Civil 3D

• Trimble Business Center (TBC)

• Trimble GPS/GNSS equipment and data collectors

• Microsoft 365

• Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) or MicroStation experience is a plus.

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, boundary analysis, and legal descriptions.

• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

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