Professional Land Surveyor

Employment Resource Group; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Professional Land Surveyor, where you'll lead a thriving survey department. This role offers a unique blend of field expertise and leadership responsibilities, allowing you to manage projects while developing client relationships. You'll work closely with a collaborative team of design professionals, implementing innovative solutions and improving efficiency in survey operations. If you are a proactive problem solver with outstanding communication skills, this dynamic career path is perfect for you, offering opportunities for growth and impact in the surveying field.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency with specialized survey instruments and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the survey department and manage workload and process improvements.
• Perform field work, including topographic and boundary surveys.

Skills

GPS equipment

Robotic total stations

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in surveying

Project management experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a forward-thinking firm where you'll lead and grow a thriving survey department. As an experienced Professional Land Surveyor, you'll have the opportunity to manage projects, develop client relationships, and implement innovative solutions while working with a collaborative team of design professionals. This position combines field expertise with leadership responsibilities, offering a dynamic career path for a technically skilled surveyor who excels at both project execution and team management.

Job Duties

• Lead and oversee the survey department, including workload management and process improvement
• Perform field work including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, and construction staking
• Manage projects from proposal development through delivery
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Establish effective coordination with project managers and design staff
• Develop strategies to grow the survey department client base
• Improve efficiency in field and office survey operations
• Complete complex survey projects including ALTA/ACSM land title surveys

Qualifications

• Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license with 5+ years of experience
• Proficiency with GPS equipment, robotic total stations, and specialized survey instruments
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office software
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in surveying, engineering, or related field
• Project management experience with proposal and cost estimate development
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel to project sites
• Experience with ALTA/ACSM land title surveys and subdivision plats preferred
• Experience working with municipalities, counties, and state agencies valued

Desired Traits

• Client-focused with a collaborative mindset
• Forward thinking with ability to anticipate next steps
• Meticulous and analytical in approach
• Proactive problem solver
• Outstanding communicator
• Comfortable having courageous conversations
• High energy with exceptional multitasking abilities
• Calculated risk-taker with persuasive skills