Professional Land Surveyor

Ciorba Group, Inc.; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor in Crown Point, Indiana. The role involves collecting topographical data, conducting boundary surveys, and preparing legal descriptions. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience and strong communication skills, along with an active Land Surveyor License in Illinois and Indiana. Join our team to support major infrastructure improvements across the Midwest with comprehensive engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in land surveying.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with survey crews while setting clear expectations.
• Knowledge of research and recording procedures at County Recorder Offices.
• Active Land Surveyor License in Illinois and Indiana or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Collect necessary topographical survey data for engineering projects.
• Conduct boundary surveys and review job specifications.
• Prepare legal descriptions and operate survey equipment.
• Perform boundary closure calculations and traverse adjustments.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Mechanical skills

Tools

MicroStation

GeoPak

Job description

Ciorba Group is an employee-owned, people-first engineering firm that delivers innovative solutions to solve real-world problems and improve communities. For almost 100 years, we've provided comprehensive engineering services for infrastructure improvement projects. We have offices in Chicago, Peoria, and Crown Point. Join our team and you will help provide engineering solutions on major infrastructure improvements across the Midwest for various DOT's, counties, and municipalities.

Ciorba Group is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor with experience in preparing Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Plats of Highways, Plats of Easement, Writing Legal Descriptions and Construction Record Drawings

Responsibilities:

• Collects necessary topographical survey data to be used in the completion of engineering projects.
• Conducts boundary surveys.
• Prepares legal descriptions, files plats, records surveys, and prepares easements.
• Provides construction staking.
• Reviews job specifications and plans field work to ensure compliance with established project scope and budgets.
• Downloads and processes survey data to create base map and digital terrain models.
• Operates independently utilizing current hardware and software, including robotic total station survey equipment and GPS equipment.
• Uploads alignments, control, and data from CADD into survey equipment for field layout.
• Conduct research of public records in connection with land surveys.
• Perform boundary closure calculations and traverse adjustments.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in land surveying.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to learn through on the job mentoring and training.
• Ability to working with survey crews while setting clear expectations
• MicroStation and GeoPak experience a plus.
• Knowledge of research and recording procedures at County Recorder Offices
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Active Land Surveyor License in Illinois and Indiana or ability and qualifications to obtain.
• Strong time management, communication, and mechanical skills.