Professional Land Surveyor

Ayres Associates; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability and life insurance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401K with company match

PTO and flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ayres Associates in Waukesha, WI is seeking a professional land surveyor with approximately 10 years of experience. The role involves leading technical efforts, mentoring junior staff, and performing a variety of surveying tasks, primarily in an office setting with field support as required.

Candidates should hold a Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor license and be skilled in using survey equipment and software. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform office-focused surveying and mapping tasks with occasional field support.
• Lead and review work using survey field equipment data.
• Support fellow Professional Land Surveyors in preparation and review of land surveying documents.

Skills

Leadership

Independent Work

Technical Skills in Survey Equipment

Communication

Education

Two-year degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology

Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Civil3D/AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

Finding The Right Fit

Variety is the spice of life, as the proverbial saying goes, and you’ll find boundless variety working as a professional land surveyor at Ayres. Our projects are varied, our work is rewarding, and our team is supportive, collaborative, and fun! Beyond the ability to work on diverse projects, our land surveyors play a key role in guiding project delivery from the office while providing strategic field support as needed. This role offers a strong balance of technical leadership, mentorship, and the opportunity to influence project success through both planning and execution, while continuing to leverage cutting‑edge and emerging technologies in your work.

Our growing land survey group is seeking a professional land surveyor in our Waukesha, WI office. This is an ideal position for a qualified candidate with approximately 10 years of experience who thrives in a primarily office‑based role, with opportunities to support field operations as needed. This individual will bring the ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and mentor junior staff while collaborating as part of a high‑performing survey team.

Our services are provided by a cohesive team of crew chiefs, technicians, surveyors, and project managers, bringing consistent and reliable deliverables through an array of resources available to our internal and external clients.

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people‑first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.

On Any Given Day, You’ll

• Perform a variety of office-focused surveying and mapping tasks, with occasional field support as needed.
• Lead and review work using survey field equipment data and multiple CADD platforms.
• Assist and communicate with crew chiefs, technicians and project managers in support of their duties, while providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff and technicians.
• Support fellow Professional Land Surveyors in preparation and review of land surveying documents.
• Adhere to OSHA and required safety practices.
• Overtime and occasional out-of-town and over‑night travel is anticipated.

Required Qualifications

• A two-year degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology or a four-year degree in Land Surveying.
• Ten years of relevant work experience.
• Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• Technically sound in the use of survey equipment and software.
• Self‑starter who can work independently, lead technical efforts, and mentor staff while working in a team setting.
• Physical ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Desired Skills And Experiences

• Ten or more years of relevant experience within the following surveying services: Design surveys, including transportation, utility, municipal, and site development; Geospatial control and LiDAR QA/QC; Construction layout for transportation, utility, building, and municipal projects; Land surveys, including ALTA and WisDOT right-of-way plats.
• Experience with Trimble survey equipment and software.
• Experience with Civil3D/AutoCAD and Microstation.
• Ability to keep thorough notes and perform necessary survey calculations.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to develop junior staff and support team growth.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and project managers.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret construction drawings.
• Interest in obtaining UAS Part 107 certification.
• Interest in operating HD Terrestrial Scanning Equipment and processing point cloud data.
• Motivated individuals interested in career growth.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Ayres Team

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/