Land Surveyor

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country—creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength.

About the role

Join Benesch's Connecticut 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.

This position will be based in our Glastonbury office with potential for a hybrid work schedule.

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 Connecticut.
• Associate degree or higher in Survey & Geomatics, Survey Technology, or other related surveying program preferred; HS diploma or GED required.
• 8-10+ years of experience in drafting plats and boundary calculations.
• Experience processing survey and completing plats in Civil3D environment.
• Proficiency in boundary work, specifically with right-of-way plats, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Boundary Plats, and Easement Plats, is highly desired.
• 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.

Skills

• Thrive working independently while seamlessly collaborating within a diverse project team.
• Effective communication with project leaders and clients.
• Attention to detail in maintaining clear and concise project records and files.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $93,600—$115,000 USD. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

Benefits

• Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward.
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexibility with schedules that support your life.
• 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.