Land Surveyor

ISG

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays and paid volunteer time

Paid parental leave

Bi-annual profit sharing

Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)

401K retirement plan

Life insurance

HSA and FSA options

Bereavement leave

Supplemental voluntary benefits

Short term and long-term disability

Parking reimbursement

Cell phone plan reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved

Job summary

ISG in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Land Surveyor to transform raw data into precise maps and boundary records, supporting Public Works, Water, Commercial, and other units with advanced equipment.

You will join the Geospatial team to deliver survey services nationwide, work on proposals, fieldwork, data analysis, and coordination with design teams, with opportunities for growth and ownership benefits.

Qualifications

Formal education in surveying or GIS with eagerness to learn.
Must be licensed as a PLS or eligible for licensure within 6 months.
Familiarity with survey hardware and software including Trimble, Leica, Topcon.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D; strong communication and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of proposals and estimate project costs; communicate with clients.
Perform fieldwork, drafting, record research, data analysis, and land descriptions.
Oversee collection of quality survey data for maps, reports, and descriptions.
Establish legal boundaries for properties from field data and records.
Prepare charts, plots, maps, and other surveying documents.
Coordinate survey findings with design team members.
Oversee survey equipment operation and maintenance; train others when possible.
Prepare field drawings and documentation per standards.
Communicate professionally with team, stakeholders and clients.
Be a team player and accountable to the group.

Skills

Fundamental surveying experience

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (或

Education

Formal Education in Land Surveying or GIS

Degree for licensure

Tools

Trimble

Leica

Topcon

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Description

Imagine a world where every piece of land is precisely mapped, and every boundary is crystal clear. As a Land Surveyor at ISG, you turn raw data into powerful insights, guiding the creation of tomorrow’s infrastructure. This team member would work on a variety of projects within our Public Works, Water, Commercial, and other business units while utilizing innovative industry-leading equipment. ISG, founded in 1973, is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm known for delivering innovative architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning solutions.

Department: Geospatial

Location: Cleveland, OH

Compensation: $85,000 - $130,000 / year

Description Imagine a world where every piece of land is precisely mapped, and every boundary is crystal clear. As a Land Surveyor at ISG, you turn raw data into powerful insights, guiding the creation of tomorrow’s infrastructure. This team member would work on a variety of projects within our Public Works, Water, Commercial, and other business units while utilizing innovative industry-leading equipment. ISG, founded in 1973, is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm known for delivering innovative architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning solutions.

Our Geospatial team serves public and private clients throughout the country. We are a full-service and multi-disciplinary firm, performing award-winning work in planning, design, survey, and construction.

Essential Duties

Assist in the preparation of proposals, estimate project costs and communicate directly with clients.
Perform limited fieldwork, drafting, record research, data analysis, document preparation, land descriptions, plats and other aspects of Land Surveying.
Oversee collection of quality survey data for maps, reports, and descriptions.
Oversee surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties based on field data, record documents & titles.
Assist in the preparation of all data including charts, plots, maps, records any other documents related to surveying.
Coordinate survey findings with design team members including survey, architectural and engineering staff.
Oversee the operation and maintenance of survey equipment used on job site and assist with training others when practical.
Prepare field drawings and high-quality documentation for each project in accordance with company and general survey standards.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with team, stakeholders and clients.
Be a team player and be accountable to other members of the team to complete assigned tasks and recognize performance of team members.

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You may have formal education in surveying, civil engineering, or geographic information systems (GIS). What we need is someone with some fundamental experience, eagerness to learn and drive to continue learning.
Formal Education in Land Surveying or equivalent, degree as required for licensure.
Familiarity with survey hardware and software including Trimble, Leica, Topcon, etc.
Must be currently licensed as a PLS or have the ability to be licensed within 6 months.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Strong communication, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel out of town for projects.
Must be comfortable working outside.
Proficiency in construction staking, performing ALTA, boundary and topographic surveys.
Self-motivated with a positive attitude and commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement.

We don't hire survey or construction staff with the intention of laying them off over winter, they are a crucial part of our team at ISG. That said, we are seeking someone who is very adaptable and willing to take on tasks that may be outside their comfort zone.

ISG Employee Owner Benefits