Professional Land Surveyor

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 101,900 - 152,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Naperville is looking for an experienced land surveyor. The ideal candidate will manage client engagement, oversee survey projects, and ensure quality standards. This role requires a bachelor's in Geomatics, at least 7 years of experience, and the ability to work with both GPS and conventional survey methods. The position offers competitive compensation in the range of $101,900 to $152,800 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in survey processing software.
• 7+ years of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Sign and seal survey documents.
• Coordinate projects and manage field crews.
• Engage with clients about project performance.

Skills

Effective leadership

Cooperative skills

Problem-solving

Strong math skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Surveying or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS equipment

Robotic total stations

Job description

Accurate Data Priority

We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master‑planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities.

Accurate data is the top priority for our Geomatics team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data and define land boundaries. We provide our clients a full range of Geomatics, surveying, and mapping services.

Your Opportunity

You are familiar with boundary survey principles and Record Maps, Surveys and ALTAs. You are self‑motivated and have the ability to work independently and/or supervise a field crew to collect data utilizing GPS/GNSS and conventional survey techniques as well as perform data reduction and drafting of the final survey product.

You will ensure the preparation of accurate, complete and value‑added survey work products to consistently meet clients’ project goals. As a registered professional land surveyor, you have the authority to sign and seal survey documents prepared by you or performed under your direct supervision. Upon signing and sealing, surveyors take full professional responsibility for that work. This position works on assignments that are complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Sign and seal survey documents.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates the technical aspects of projects. May manage survey projects.
• Engages regularly with clients to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance, and identify other business opportunities.
• May serve as the leader on the team. Coordinates activities of field crews, including providing job assignments, information, direction, and daily checking of work product.
• Assists with business development, proposal preparation, project management, and final review for all surveys prepared (QA/QC).
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Effective leader and communicator with team and clients.
• Excellent cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team, and training, coordinating, and leading others in accomplishing work activities.
• Requires advanced knowledge of local survey laws, surveying principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Demonstrates intermediate to advanced skills in survey processing software.
• Working knowledge of relevant technical software including AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Demonstrates strong math skills, including algebra and trigonometry.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Geomatics, Surveying or related field & Licensed by state/province in Land Surveying or equivalent Licensure.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - $92,600.00 - $138,900.00 Annually

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $101,900.00 - $152,800.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: United States | IL | Naperville

Organization: BC-1903 CommDev-US North Central

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 06/03/2026 04:03:22

Req ID: 1004755

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.