Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

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.