Professional Land Surveyor

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform and lead field survey operations using a full range of equipment, including GPS, total stations, and other electronic surveying tools.
• Lead the preparation of right-of-way plats and maps for state, county, and municipal projects.
• Prepare legal descriptions, plat documents, and reset section corners as required.
• Conduct field surveys to collect and verify existing site conditions and features.
• Utilize CAD software (Civil 3D and/or MicroStation) to prepare and review survey plats and related documentation.
• Ensure all survey work complies with applicable state statutes, standards, and review procedures.
• Assist in developing cost estimates and scopes for survey field work.
• Collaborate with engineering staff to support design and project delivery efforts.
• Coordinate with project managers to meet project schedules, budgets, and deliverable requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in land surveying, including right-of-way and boundary surveys.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Wisconsin.
• Proficiency with survey equipment, including GPS and total stations.
• Strong experience preparing right-of-way plats, legal descriptions, and survey maps.
• Proficiency with CAD software (Civil 3D and/or MicroStation) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, plans, and applicable regulations.
• Working knowledge of survey principles, engineering concepts, and construction methods.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience leading survey or right-of-way efforts for municipal, county, or transportation projects.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin and/or Minnesota statutes and plat review procedures.
• Experience with construction staking, topographic surveys, and right-of-way monumentation.
• Experience supporting or collaborating with engineering design teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D and/or MicroStation (ORD).
• Experience working on a wide range of project sizes and types.