Professional Land Surveyor

Pinnacle Engineering Group; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Oak Brook is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor. The successful candidate will manage and perform various land survey projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations while mentoring staff. This role involves overseeing survey operations, preparing documentation, and collaborating with engineers and public agencies. A minimum of 5 years of surveying experience and a PLS license are preferred. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant surveying experience.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law and surveying principles.
• Experience supervising survey staff and field crews preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee land surveying projects, ensuring accuracy of deliverables.
• Supervise, train, and mentor survey field crews.
• Represent the company in client meetings and discussions.

Skills

Land surveying

Boundary law

Survey equipment usage

Project management

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor skilled in managing and performing a variety of land survey projects. The Project Surveyor will provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and collaborate closely with engineers, clients, and public agencies. This role is responsible for overseeing survey operations from fieldwork through final deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and high-quality service to clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform, manage, and oversee land surveying projects including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, record drawing surveys, and construction staking services.
• Prepare, review, and approve survey maps, legal descriptions, and related documents.
• Supervise, train, and mentor survey field crews and technical staff.
• Review field data, calculations, and survey deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct boundary research and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate survey activities with engineers, planners, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with state statutes, local ordinances, and professional surveying standards.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Maintain organized project records and ensure timely project delivery.
• Uphold safety policies and promote safe work practices in both field and office environments.
• Represent the company professionally in client meetings and project discussions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and company goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant surveying experience.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, surveying principles, and state regulations.
• Experience with survey equipment and data collection methods.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license (preferred).
• Experience supervising survey staff and field crews (preferred).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and industry-standard survey software (preferred).
• Prior experience working with public agencies and survey recording processes (preferred).
• Project management or business development experience (preferred).

What we Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals
• Exposure to impactful transportation infrastructure projects