Land Surveyor

About the Role

Join Benesch's Wisconsin Division as a Land Surveyor. As part of our Civil Engineering team, you will provide various field data collection and staking activities, prepare survey drawings, and work directly with internal/external clients. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of surveying experience, showcasing expertise in various aspects such as WisDOT topographic field work, construction inspection surveying, support for field personnel, earthwork volumes assessment, drone data collection, boundary monument searches, office data reduction, scheduling assistance, Recorder's Office research, boundary calculations, plat creation, and legal description drafting. Proficiency in boundary work, specifically with right-of-way plats, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Boundary Plats, and Easement Plats, is highly desired.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Wisconsin region locations, including Madison, WI, Milwaukee, WI, or Neenah, WI.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish survey requirements and conduct surveys in line with standards and contract specifications.
• Research necessary records, perform calculations, and analyze measurements for property locations and legal descriptions.
• Oversee final plat preparation and provide updates on progress, budget, and technical issues.
• Generate and review survey-related project correspondence, assist in data compilation, and ensure quality control.
• Communicate field issues to the Project Manager, document out-of-scope work, and participate in contract negotiations.

Requirements

• PLS certification in the State of Wisconsin
• Associate degree or higher in Survey & Geomatics, Survey Technology, or other related surveying program preferred; HS diploma or GED required
• 10+ years of experience in drafting plats and boundary calculations
• Experience processing survey and completing plats in WisDOT environment (Civil3D)
• You thrive working independently while seamlessly collaborating within a diverse project team
• Effective communication with project leaders and clients is one of your strengths
• Your attention to detail shines through in maintaining clear and concise project records and files

Benefits

• Career growth that's real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one