Land Surveyor

Benesch Alfred & Co; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch's Connecticut Division is seeking a Land Surveyor to join the Civil Engineering team. You will perform field data collection, staking activities, prepare survey drawings, and interact with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 8-10+ years of surveying experience, with expertise in topographic field work, boundary calculations, and plat creation, plus proficiency in Civil3D and ALTA/ACSM surveys. CT PLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of surveying experience.
• PLS certification in the State of Connecticut.
• Associate degree or higher in Survey & Geomatics, Survey Technology, or related surveying program preferred; HS diploma or GED required.
• 8-10+ years of experience in drafting plats and boundary calculations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish survey requirements and conduct surveys per standards and contract specs.
• Research records, perform calculations and analyze measurements for property locations and legal descriptions.
• Oversee final plat preparation and provide progress/budget/technical issue updates.
• Generate and review survey-related correspondence, assist in data compilation and ensure quality control.

Skills

Topographic field work

Boundary calculations

Drone data collection

Legal descriptions drafting

Right-of-way plats

Civil3D proficiency

Plat creation

Client communication

Education

Associate degree or higher in Survey & Geomatics

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Civil3D

ALTA/ACSM surveys

Boundary plats

Right-of-way plats

Job description

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.

The ideal candidate will have over 8-10+ years of surveying experience, showcasing expertise in various aspects such as 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 be for an office position from our Glastonbury office with potential for hybrid work schedule.

The Impact You Will Have

• 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.

What We Are Looking For

• 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.
• 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.

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