Professional Land Surveyor

Ayres Associates; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

ESOP and 401(k)

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Ayres Associates in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join a growing team. This role focuses on designing survey projects, performing surveying and mapping tasks, and delivering high-quality results for transportation, municipal, utility, and land development initiatives.

The position is primarily office-based with some field support; candidates should have a degree in land surveying or related field, 5+ years of experience, and a Wisconsin PLS license or ability to

Qualifications

• Perform surveying, mapping, and project-related tasks.
• Develop and review deliverables using survey software and CADD.
• Collaborate with project managers, crew chiefs, technicians, and fellow survey professionals.
• Prepare and review survey documents and project deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Support safety initiatives and occasional field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveying, mapping, and project-related tasks.
• Develop and review deliverables using survey software and CADD platforms.
• Collaborate with project managers, crew chiefs, technicians, and fellow survey professionals.
• Prepare and review survey documents and project deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Support safety initiatives and occasional field assignments.

Skills

Geospatial control

LiDAR QA/QC

Construction layout

ALTA & WisDOT plats

Field support

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Associate degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field; or Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying

Tools

Survey software

CADD platforms

Job description

Professional Land Survey / Survey Project Surveyor (PLS) | Madison, WI

Ayres Associates is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our growing team in Madison, Wisconsin. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of transportation, municipal, utility, and land development projects while providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, and supporting project delivery.

This role is primarily office-based, with opportunities to provide field support as needed. It is ideal for a survey professional who enjoys balancing technical expertise, project coordination, and collaboration within a high-performing team environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform surveying, mapping, and project-related tasks.


• Develop and review deliverables using survey software and CADD platforms.


• Collaborate with project managers, crew chiefs, technicians, and fellow survey professionals.


• Prepare and review survey documents and project deliverables.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.


• Support safety initiatives and occasional field assignments.

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree in Land Surveying.


• 5+ years of land surveying experience within the following survey services:


• Design surveys, including transportation, utility, municipal, and site development.


• Geospatial control and LiDAR QA/QC.


• Construction layout for transportation, utility, building, and municipal projects.


• Land surveys, including ALTA and WisDOT right-of-way plats.


• Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or ability to obtain licensure within six months.


• Experience using survey equipment, software, and CADD platforms to support project delivery and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.


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

Why Ayres?

As an employee-owned company, Ayres offers the opportunity to build a long-term career while working with a collaborative team that values innovation and professional growth.

Benefits Include

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• ESOP and 401(k) with company match


• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance


• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible schedules


• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/

We're also excited to celebrate a recent regional honor as a 2026 Madison Top Workplace, a testament to the strength of our people and our culture.