Professional Land Surveyor

McClure Engineering Company; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McClure Engineering Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking a qualified Professional Land Surveyor to join our team on a variety of projects. You will work closely with crew chiefs, prepare survey drawings, and ensure deliverables meet schedules with minimal supervision.

Proficiency in Trimble, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and related surveying software is required. A bachelor’s or associate degree and a PLS license are essential, along with 5–8 years of experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying, civil engineering, or related field.
• Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil3D, or Trimble Business Center.
• Minimum 5–8 years of professional surveying experience.
• Professional Land Surveyor license required; ability to obtain licenses in surrounding states.

Responsibilities

• Project preparation including records research and data calculations.
• Establish project survey plans and field/office procedures.
• Prepare or supervise data, charts, plots, maps, and survey documents.
• Lead and supervise proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and invoices.
• Review and prepare survey drawings and deliverables.
• Maintain firm standards for survey and mapping documents.
• Provide technical direction to surveying crew for field and office coordination.
• Oversee field crew work and CAD drafting to meet schedule.
• Manage and coordinate field crews and train new members.
• Perform topographic, boundary, ALTA/ACSM and other surveys.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or Trimble software for survey drawings and calculations.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Surveying systems

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Priorities management

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying

Professional Land Surveyor license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Description

Professional Land Surveyor

McClure is currently searching for a skilled Professional Land Surveyor. If you enjoy working hard for a fast-paced organization on a variety of projects, this may be the right career for you!

The Professional Land Surveyor will work closely with crew chiefs and their teams on a wide variety of projects. This position requires proficiency with the use of Trimble and AutoCAD Civil 3D. The Land Surveyor is capable of preparing accurate drawings, maps, charts, and other survey deliverables on schedule with minimal supervision and has a basic understanding of related civil engineering work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform the role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor with all team members
• Strong understanding of surveying systems and techniques
• Ability to manage a fair workload by staying focused and managing priorities
• Strong knowledge in surveying standards, practices, and procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups of people
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

General Responsibilities:

• Project preparation consisting of records research and data calculations
• Establish a project survey plan and outline specific field and office procedures
• Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, map records, and documents relating to surveys
• Lead and supervise the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and invoices
• Review, verify, and prepare survey drawings and/or other deliverables
• Establishes and maintains the firm's standards for preparation of survey and mapping documents
• Provides technical direction and oversight to surveying crew regarding approach and resolution of office/field conflicts
• Oversees field crew work and CAD drafting work, and sees that responsibilities are assigned, and execution of tasks are begun and completed according to schedule
• Manage and coordinate field crew(s)
• Train new survey crew members on proper use of equipment and survey principles
• Perform topographic, boundary, ALTA/ACSM and other legal surveys
• Use AutoCAD (Civil 3D), MicroStation, or Trimble software to produce surveying drawings and perform boundary survey calculations.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with both internal and external clients

Requirements:

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in surveying, civil engineering, or related field required
• Experience in design software including: MicroStation, AutoCAD (Civil3D), or Trimble Business Center
• Minimum 5-8 years of professional surveying experience.
• Professional Land Surveyor license required. Ability to obtain additional compensation for additional licenses for surrounding states including Nebraska.

McClure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.