Professional Land Surveyor

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/life/disability insurance

401(k) profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental in Rockford, IL is seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor. The ideal candidate will apply land surveying principles across various projects and make independent decisions. This position emphasizes work-life balance and professional growth.

The successful applicant will have a bachelor's degree in Surveying, at least six years of experience, and be licensed in Illinois. Competitive salary ranges from $100,000 to $130,000, alongside benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least six years of experience in land surveying.
• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Apply land surveying concepts and principles across projects.
• Make independent decisions on surveying problems.
• Develop and improve techniques for survey-related projects.
• Lead field crews and provide technical leadership.
• Represent the firm in meetings and coordinate work.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or relevant field

Job description

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 / year

Department: Survey/Geomatics

Location: Rockford, IL

Description

Graham is a fast‑growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor. The right person will have experience applying land surveying principles, concepts and practices across broad disciplines.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an engaging work environment with a dynamic team. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities. You’ll have the chance to grow professionally and make a real impact on improving communities.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our Northern Illinois office. We emphasize work‑life balance, team‑building activities, and support personal and professional growth.

What you’ll do

You’ll apply land surveying concepts, principles and practices across projects and use problem‑solving skills to help clients. Responsibilities include:

• Make decisions independently on surveying problems and methods.
• Represent the firm in meetings to answer questions and plan and coordinate work.
• Determine technical approaches.
• Develop or improve techniques and procedures to complete survey‑related projects.
• Provide technical leadership for firm‑wide survey work.
• Lead field crews.

What it takes

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Surveying or another relevant field, at least six years of experience, and are licensed in Illinois. Preferred qualifications:

• Act as team players.
• Speak and write well.
• Have strong analytical and organizational skills.

What you’ll get

Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, plus:

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• A supportive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.