Licensed Surveyor Role - ESOP & Career Growth at Ramaker

Ramaker & Associates, Inc.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP—fully funded

Job summary

Ramaker, a 100% employee-owned firm, is seeking a Licensed Surveyor to support fieldwork and office QA/QC across Wisconsin with occasional travel to nearby states. The role blends field expertise with project coordination and collaboration with engineers and CAD staff.

Office work can be remote in a hybrid setup from Madison, WI. The position emphasizes maintaining ALTA/NSPS surveys, plats, and other regulatory documents while advancing surveying technologies and automation.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in land surveying, including managing field-to-finish workflows.
• Experience developing and reviewing plats, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and similar regulated survey documents.
• Active Wisconsin surveyor licensure preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork across Wisconsin with occasional travel to neighboring states.
• Review and seal plats, ALTA/NSPS surveys, and other survey documents to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and CAD staff to deliver accurate survey solutions.
• Lead or participate in process improvements and adoption of emerging survey technologies.

Skills

Field-to-finish workflows

ALTA/NSPS surveys

Trimble R12i

AutoCAD Civil3D

Leadership/coordination

Outdoor fieldwork

Tools

Trimble R12i

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Licensed Surveyor Role - ESOP & Career Growth at Ramaker — Remote

This is a solid mid-to-senior level opportunity at a 100% employee-owned firm — a meaningful differentiator. The ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is fully funded by Ramaker, meaning you accumulate equity without out-of-pocket contribution, which can be a significant long-term wealth-building benefit often overlooked by job seekers.

Compensation context: No salary is listed, but Licensed Surveyors in Wisconsin typically earn $65,000–$95,000 annually depending on experience and licensure level. The dual field/office nature of this role and the Wisconsin license requirement suggest mid-to-senior positioning.

Skills developed in this role:

• ALTA/NSPS land title survey standards — in high demand for real estate and infrastructure projects.


• Trimble R12i GNSS equipment and AutoCAD Civil3D — industry-standard, transferable tools.


• Field-to-finish workflow management — a leadership skill applicable at any firm.


• Emerging survey technologies and automation — future-proofing your technical skill set.

Green flags: Five-time Top Workplace recognition, compressed workweeks, hybrid flexibility for office work, two retirement vehicles (401k + ESOP), and a multidisciplinary firm culture that encourages cross-functional collaboration.

Potential consideration: Year-round outdoor fieldwork in Wisconsin winters is physically demanding — ensure this aligns with your personal preferences before applying. The role does not appear to have a clear management track defined, so clarity on advancement should be explored during interviews.

We are seeking a Licensed Surveyor to support our surveying services through a combination of fieldwork, technical expertise, quality control, and project coordination. This dual field/office position includes hands-on surveying, reviewing and sealing plats, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and other survey documents, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and quality standards.

Fieldwork will primarily be performed throughout Wisconsin, with occasional travel, including overnight stays, to neighboring states. Office responsibilities can be completed remotely, with the option to work from our Madison, WI office in a hybrid or onsite capacity.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors year-round in a variety of weather and site conditions. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and CAD staff to deliver accurate, efficient survey solutions that support client and project needs. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to process improvements and the implementation of emerging survey technologies, automation tools, and data collection methods that enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Progressive experience in land surveying, including managing field-to-finish workflows.


• Experience developing and reviewing plats, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and similar regulated survey documents.


• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.


• Eligible to work in the United States.


• Reside in Wisconsin or be willing to relocate to Wisconsin.


• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and set corners or stakes with a large hammer.


• Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather and challenging site conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin surveyor license, or the ability to obtain licensure in Wisconsin within 1 year.


• Experience with Trimble R12i and AutoCAD Civil3D.

Ramaker is an award-winning architecture, engineering, and interior design firm with locations nationwide. We're multidisciplinary by design, because having a diverse staff with a range of expertise challenges us to approach projects with more creativity and agility. Best of all, Ramaker is 100% employee-owned, which means we know the value of strong relationships.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal five years in a row, Ramaker offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages and empowers employee-owners to pursue their professional goals in a collaborative and flexible work environment. This position is eligible for our full benefits package including health insurance with a company-funded health reimbursement account, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance options. Additionally, we offer two retirement plans with our 401(k) plan with a company match and our employee stock ownership plan which is fully-funded by Ramaker. Ramaker supports your work/life balance by offering compressed workweeks, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Ramaker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, and mutually respectful work environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 608-643-4100 or at [e-mail] .

Is this Licensed Surveyor position fully remote? No, it is a hybrid role. Office responsibilities can be completed remotely, but fieldwork across Wisconsin and occasional overnight travel to neighboring states is required. Candidates must reside in or relocate to Wisconsin. Do I need an active Wisconsin surveyor license to apply? An active Wisconsin license is preferred but not strictly required at the time of application. Candidates who can obtain Wisconsin licensure within one year are encouraged to apply. What retirement benefits does Ramaker offer? Ramaker offers two retirement plans: a 401(k) with company match and a fully company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which provides equity in the firm at no personal cost to employees. What survey equipment and software experience is preferred for this role? Ramaker prefers experience with Trimble R12i GNSS equipment and AutoCAD Civil3D for this position. Does this role involve travel outside of Wisconsin? Yes, fieldwork is primarily in Wisconsin but occasional travel — including overnight stays — to neighboring states is part of the role.