Land Surveyor

Alfred Benesch & Company; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 9% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company is seeking a Land Surveyor in Milwaukee, WI, to join our Civil Engineering team. This role involves field data collection, preparing survey drawings, and working directly with clients. Candidates must have PLS certification in Wisconsin and at least 10 years of experience in drafting plats and boundary calculations. We offer a hybrid work schedule, career growth opportunities, and a strong financial future with significant retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in relevant surveying tasks.
• Thrives working independently while collaborating with a team.
• Maintains clear and concise project records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field data collection and staking activities.
• Prepare survey drawings and communicate field issues.
• Conduct surveys in line with standards and contract specifications.

Skills

PLS certification in Wisconsin

Drafting plats and boundary calculations

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Survey & Geomatics

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Civil3D

Job description

Land Surveyor / Project Surveyor

Join Benesch's Wisconsin Division as a Land Surveyor. As part of our Civil Engineering team, you will provide field data collection and staking activities, prepare survey drawings, and work directly with internal and external clients.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Wisconsin region locations, including Madison, WI, Milwaukee, WI, or Neenah, WI.

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.

Qualifications

• PLS certification in the State of Wisconsin.
• Associate degree or higher in Survey & Geomatics, Survey Technology, or other related surveying program preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• 10+ years of experience in drafting plats and boundary calculations.
• Experience processing survey and completing plats in WisDOT environment (Civil3D).
• Thrives 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.

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 that works 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.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

Benesch will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with a physical disability upon request. Requests should be made by emailing [e-mail].