Project Land Surveyor

HR Green, Inc.

Aurora (IL)

On-site

USD 65,500 - 128,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance bonus eligibility

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Aurora, IL, is seeking a Project or Staff Land Surveyor. In this role, you will contribute to various surveying tasks, manage projects, and ensure high-quality results. Candidates should have a degree in Surveying or a related field along with relevant experience. This position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to grow within the company.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of progressive experience in land surveying for Project Land Surveyor.
EIT, SIT, or eligibility to pursue professional licensure preferred for Staff Land Surveyor.

Responsibilities

Conduct field surveys for boundary, topographic, or construction purposes.
Prepare easement descriptions and legal descriptions.
Lead survey crews and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Technical drawing interpretation

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering

Professional Land Surveyor licensure

Job description

Overview

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. As a leading player in the industry, we're proud to be ranked No. 168 on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms list in 2025. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment has earned us the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Best Place to Work.

Summary We are seeking a Project or Staff Land Surveyor to join and contribute to the growth of our Survey Group in Illinois. In this role, you will support and/or lead land surveying tasks for a variety of projects, including residential and commercial subdivisions, roadway and municipal improvements, plats, and legal descriptions. You’ll work collaboratively with HR Green project managers, engineers, clients, and contractors to deliver accurate and high-quality results.

This position is open to candidates at multiple experience levels:

Project Land Surveyor (PLS): Licensed professional responsible for managing survey tasks and delivering technically sound products that exceed client expectations, often with minimal supervision.
Staff Land Surveyor (Surveyor-in-Training): Early-career professional focused on supporting survey efforts, gaining field and office experience, and developing toward professional licensure.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Both levels may conduct or assist with research of public records related to land surveys.
Perform or assist with field surveys for boundary, topographic, or construction purposes.
Prepare or support preparation of easement descriptions, easement plats, and legal descriptions.
Assist in generating plats for land surveys and subdivision platting.
Ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Maintain accurate field notes, data files, and project documentation.

Additional Responsibilities By Level

Project Land Surveyor:
- Lead and oversee survey crews and office staff in completing project tasks.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating directly with clients and internal teams.
- Identify and address technical, schedule, or financial issues proactively.
- Contribute to proposal preparation, including estimating time and costs for survey services.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior staff.
Staff Land Surveyor / Surveyor-in-Training:
- Assist senior surveyors with field data collection and drafting.
- Support boundary analysis, calculations, and preparation of plats under supervision.
- Participate in professional development and training toward licensure.

Education And Experience

Project Land Surveyor:
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in land surveying.
- Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the applicable state, or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
Staff Land Surveyor / Surveyor-in-Training:
- Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- +5 years of relevant experience.
- EIT, SIT, or eligibility to pursue professional licensure preferred.
Both levels:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and other surveying or engineering tools.
- Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and legal descriptions.
- Valid state driver’s license required.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Must be capable of carrying up to 40 pounds of equipment over all types of terrain and in all weather conditions.
Must be able to traverse project sites including industrial, commercial, and undeveloped ground.
Must be willing to travel on short- or long-term assignments to client locations as needed.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/

Compensation

Staff Land Surveyor II/III (Surveyor-in-Training): $65,500.00-111,750.00

Project Land Surveyor I/II: $78,450.00-128,200.00

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Illinois Salary Transparency amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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