Professional Land Surveyor

Kapur & Associates; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Referral program

Job summary

Kapur & Associates in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead land surveying services throughout Wisconsin. The role requires ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance for various surveys such as ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Plat of Surveys, and CSMs.

You will oversee survey staff, manage project timelines, and work collaboratively with engineers and developers. A Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor license is required, along with strong expertise in surveying regulations and project management.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Wisconsin or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience with ALTA/NSPS surveys and boundary surveying.
• Strong understanding of Wisconsin surveying regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and certify ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and Plat of Surveys.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Mentor survey staff and ensure quality control.

Skills

Wisconsin surveying statutes

Survey data processing

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Project management

Education

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Wisconsin

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

Company: Kapur & Associates

Position: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

About Kapur

Kapur & Associates is a well-established, employee‑owned consulting engineering firm that has been providing engineering, survey, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services to clients across the United States for over 40 years. We have grown to over 400 professionals and have multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

At Kapur, we’re looking for candidates who share our ALL‑IN commitment to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about their work, have a strong work ethic, and are committed to delivering outstanding results. We value teamwork, and we are looking for individuals who are collaborative and enjoy working in a team environment.

Summary

Kapur is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to lead and oversee a wide range of land surveying services throughout Wisconsin, ensuring the technical accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance of all survey deliverables. This role is responsible for the preparation, review, and certification of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Plat of Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Certified Survey Maps (CSMs), boundary retracement surveys, and subdivision plats in accordance with Wisconsin statutes and professional standards.

You will provide professional oversight and direction to survey staff, manage project scopes, schedules, and client expectations, and serve as the licensed authority responsible for final survey documents. The position requires collaboration with engineers, architects, developers, title companies, municipalities, and internal project teams to support land development, transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects.

Success in this role requires strong technical expertise in Wisconsin surveying regulations, attention to detail in reviewing survey data and mapping, and the ability to guide projects from initial scope through final signed and sealed deliverables while maintaining Kapur’s commitment to quality and client service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and certify a variety of survey deliverables including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Plat of Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Certified Survey Maps (CSMs), subdivision plats, and boundary retracement surveys.
• Ensure all survey documents meet Wisconsin statutes, administrative code requirements, and applicable professional standards.
• Provide professional oversight and mentorship to survey staff, including technicians and field crews.
• Manage survey projects including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Review survey data, plats, and mapping to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to final signing and sealing.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, planners, developers, title companies, and municipal agencies.
• Provide survey expertise to support land development, transportation, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Assist with proposal preparation, project planning, and client communication.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain Wisconsin licensure.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing ALTA/NSPS surveys, boundary surveys, plats of survey, CSMs, and topographic surveys.
• Strong understanding of Wisconsin surveying statutes, administrative codes, and land records.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and commitment to quality.
• Proficient with subdivision platting and land development projects.
• Proficient with survey data processing and CAD platforms such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software.
• Demonstrated leadership or team management experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Kapur is an Affimative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We use EVerify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.