Professional Land Surveyor

TERRA Engineering, Ltd.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor for their Peoria, IL office. This role involves overseeing surveying functions, conducting site surveys, and ensuring quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Benefits

Major medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401K and profit-sharing

Bonus program

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor required.
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting 25-30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys, topographic mapping, and boundary surveys.
• Prepare right-of-way plats and legal descriptions.
• Maintain accurate notes and records.

Skills

Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Land Development software

GPS

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

Automatic and digital levels

Education

Professional Land Surveyor licensure in Illinois

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TERRA Engineering, Ltd. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Summary

TERRA Engineering is looking for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in our Peoria, IL office. This person is responsible for performing and overseeing surveying functions, and will perform site surveys, topographic mapping, and roadway and boundary surveys for public and private clients.

Essential Functions

• Perform topographic surveys and transfer data into a compatible format for plotting using AutoCAD or Microstation (OpenRoads Designer)
• Preparation of base maps for projects
• Responsible for preparation of right-of-way plats and legal descriptions
• Research of previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys
• Maintain accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed. Maintain field book of project survey work completed.
• Communicate directly with various staff to ensure that plans and projects are completed according to the required priorities
• Communicate with clients and landowners on behalf of the company
• Preparation of project scope of work and estimating surveying hours/fees
• Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures for project work
• Provide mentorship and training to surveying staff
• Exercise judgment in the field regarding safety, operations, and technical expertise to meet field conditions
• Performs other duties as required by Department Managers
  
  

Education/Experience/Skills

• Professional Land Surveyor licensure in Illinois is required
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Land Development software
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
• Ability to use all applicable field equipment, including GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and automatic and digital levels
• Ability to perform physical activities including ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, lift 25-30 pounds several times a day
  
  

About TERRA Engineering

Founded in 1992, TERRA Engineering, Ltd. (TERRA) is a woman-owned, full-service engineering firm that also offers Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying expertise. We provide quality services for client-specific solutions within scope, budget, and schedule. TERRA’s missionis to become the Professional Service firm of choice by empowering our employees to be innovative and socially responsible while achieving sustainable and profitable growth.

Our multi-disciplinary team brings robust knowledge and diverse experience to our clients’ projects, while also providing innovative and sustainable solutions. Continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of TERRA’s culture. We strive to create an environment in which all can comfortably and authentically express their thoughts and ideas and effectively engage with the organization. Each member of our team is an important part of TERRA’s success!

TERRA Provides

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K and profit-sharing
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement
• A warm culture that is conducive to growth and professional development
  
  

The employment policy of TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. will recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. TERRA Engineering, Ltd. does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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