Travel-Ready Land Surveyor: Boundary & Topography Expert

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lombard, IL seeks a Professional Land Surveyor to oversee surveys and manage project expectations. This role offers a compensation range of $100,000 to $140,000 annually. Candidates must have a PLS license in Illinois and experience with boundary and topographic surveys. Join a collaborative team environment with opportunities for local travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid PLS license for Illinois.
• Experience with various surveys preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to determine survey needs.
• Oversee boundary and topographic surveys.
• Prepare budgets for projects and proposals.

Skills

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Construction staking

Data collection

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PLS license for IL

Tools

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

• Meet with clients to determine survey needs
• Oversee boundary and topographic surveys in the field and office
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of computer-generated maps and reports based on survey data
• Maintain accurate records, files and documentation including field notes
• Prepare budgets for projects, proposals, and technical reports
• Review and certify work when complete
• Open to daily travel and overnight travel to client sites
  
  

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to determine survey needs
• Oversee boundary and topographic surveys in the field and office
• Establish project expectations, calculate survey data
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of computer-generated maps and reports based on survey data
• Maintain accurate records, files and documentation including field notes
• Prepare budgets for projects, proposals, and technical reports
• Review and certify work when complete
• Open to daily travel and overnight travel to client sites
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a PLS license for IL
• Prefer experience with boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys, construction staking, and data collection
• Prefer experience with robotic total stations and GNSS receivers
• Prefer experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Clean driving record required (no more than 3 accidents and/or moving violations in the last 36 months or 2 accidents and/or moving violations within the last 12 months)
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Flexibility to work in an office environment and field environment
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
  
  

$100,000 - $140,000 a year

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