Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

EMCS, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible schedules

Remote work options

401k match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A professional surveying firm in Milwaukee is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to lead and mentor team members, perform field surveys primarily for transportation projects, and assist with business development. Applicants should have at least a decade of experience, a Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor license, and proficiency in modern survey methods like robotic total stations and AutoCAD/Civil 3D. This role offers competitive salaries and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in land surveying.
• Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor license is required.
• Experience with modern survey methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor survey team members.
• Perform field surveys focused on transportation projects.
• Assist with business development and marketing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Robotic total stations

GPS/VRS

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

AS or BS degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

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At EMCS, we understand that the survey profession is an important facet of our lives. From property boundaries to infrastructure, surveyors impact each of us more than most people realize. We are looking for a Professional Land Surveyor who is interested in improving daily lives through quality survey and help other surveyors grow and succeed. This position can be based out of our Wausau or Milwaukee, Wisconsin office.

EMCS offers competitive salaries, flexible schedules, remote work options and an excellent benefit program with a 401k match and strong commitment to professional development and community involvement. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated, high quality team; we’ve got a spot for you!

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor survey team members.
• Work closely with project teams and clients.
• Perform field surveys on a one or two-person survey crew.
• Survey field work is primarily focused on transportation projects and includes topographic surveys, utility surveys, right-of-way surveys, and highway design surveys.
• Office work includes point and data management, data reduction and base file creation using C3D and TBC.
• Assist with business development and marketing to aid in obtaining new clients and projects.
• Position may periodically include overnight travel to other office locations based on project needs.

Requirements

• AS or BS degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field
• At least 10 years of previous work experience in land surveying
• Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor license
• Proven communication, leadership, and planning skills
• Background in modern survey methods including use of robotic total stations, data collectors, Trimble Business Center and GPS/VRS
• Knowledge of WisDOT FDM Chapters 9 and 12
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• WisDOT project experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license

EMCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer