Professional Land Surveyor

IMEG; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

IMEG is seeking a Land Surveyor for their Gurnee, IL office. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Land Surveying and at least 4 years of PLS experience. Responsibilities include computing geodetic measurements, performing complex surveys, and preparing legal descriptions. The salary range is $77,000 - $112,000, with additional benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and bonuses. This position requires effective client communication skills and knowledge of AutoCAD C3D software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of PLS experience required.
• Meet state-specific licensure requirements.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data.
• Perform complex surveys and complete projects.
• Prepare new parcel plats and legal descriptions.
• Assist in training junior staff members.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering plans

Knowledge of AutoCAD C3D software

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated with good time management

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Land Surveying

Tools

GPS surveying equipment

Job description

We are currently seeking a Land Surveyor for our Gurnee, IL office. The role requires a self‑motivated professional capable of independently applying extensive and diversified knowledge of surveying principles and practices across diverse assignments, and working on major or moderate‑scope projects with complex features.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
• Perform complex surveys and complete projects as assigned.
• Research historic maps, land records, previous surveys, and land title information as needed.
• Follow accepted legal principals to compare and verify current measurements and resolve boundary disputes.
• Prepare new parcel plats and legal descriptions.
• Perform staking computations and create exhibits.
• Supervise, participate in, and approve the reduction of survey field notes and calculations.
• Assist in training junior staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude to understand calculations, alignments, and instructions for field work.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD C3D software functionality to prepare survey plats and exhibits.
• Must maintain thorough understanding of IMEG survey equipment, survey practices, and survey software programs, including GPS surveying practices.
• Effectively communicate with clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Self‑motivated with good time management.
• Travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to be insured by IMEG carrier.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Land Surveying, or minor in Land Surveying (preferred).
• Meet state‑specific licensure requirements for experience, education, and passing the NCEES LS exam.
• Minimum 4 years of PLS experience.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range is $77,000 - $112,000, with additional annual bonuses and stock ownership options. The position offers health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Equal Employment Opportunity

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status, citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and conforms to all applicable laws and regulations.

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