Professional Land Surveyor

Brighton Solutions, Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO based on industry experience

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance options

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Brighton Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor with a strong background in project management for our Central Illinois team.

The role leads client engagement, field crews, and project teams from start to finish on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects. You'll review field data, prepare plats and legal descriptions, and collaborate with engineering and project management on multidisciplinary efforts.

Qualifications

• Licensed PLS with Illinois or reciprocal license.
• 7+ years of professional land surveying experience.
• Strong background in boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, as-built surveys.
• Experience leading survey projects and supervising field personnel.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, as-built, and right-of-way survey projects.
• Lead survey field crews while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely project completion.
• Review field data, calculations, and final survey deliverables.
• Prepare plats, legal descriptions, easement exhibits, and survey documentation per Illinois regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, contractors, municipalities, attorneys, title companies, and regulatory agencies.
• Process survey data using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Research deeds, plats, easements, and public land survey records to resolve boundary questions.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, proposals, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Mentor junior surveyors and field staff; support professional development.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and project management teams on multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license – Illinois or reciprocal state

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center (TBC)

Trimble GPS/GNSS equipment

Job description

Brighton Solutions is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor with experience as a Survey Project Manager for a well-established engineering and infrastructure consulting organization in Central Illinois.

This position is ideal for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) who enjoys managing projects from start to finish while serving as the technical lead for clients, field crews, and project teams. The role offers long-term career growth, leadership opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of commercial, transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, as-built, and right-of-way survey projects.
• Lead survey field crews while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely project completion.
• Review field data, calculations, and final survey deliverables.
• Prepare plats, legal descriptions, easement exhibits, and survey documentation in accordance with Illinois regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, contractors, municipalities, attorneys, title companies, and regulatory agencies.
• Process survey data using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Research deeds, plats, easements, and public land survey records to resolve boundary questions.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, proposals, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Mentor junior surveyors and field staff while supporting professional development within the team.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and project management teams on multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications Required

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, Illinois or reciprocal state license
• 7+ years of professional land surveying experience.
• Strong background in:
• Boundary Surveys
• Topographic Surveys
• ALTA/NSPS Surveys
• Construction Staking
• As-Built Surveys
• Experience leading survey projects and managing field personnel.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Experience with Trimble GPS/GNSS equipment and data collectors.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

This position offers significant opportunities to expand your leadership responsibilities over time, including:

• Managing larger and more complex survey programs
• Growing client relationships and business development responsibilities
• Mentoring survey professionals and field crews
• Increasing ownership of project budgets and scheduling
• Advancement into senior leadership opportunities

This role is presented with a strong competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Annual performance and compensation reviews
• PTO based on industry experience
• Multiple medical insurance plan options, dental insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and Life insurance options