Professional Land Surveyor

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

$100K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • PLS license for Illinois required
  • Preferred experience with boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys
  • Preferred experience with construction staking and data collection
  • Preferred experience using robotic total stations and GNSS receivers
  • Preferred experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Strong work ethic and accountability
  • Clean driving record required within specified guidelines

Responsibilities

  • Meet with clients to determine their survey needs
  • Oversee boundary and topographic surveys both in field and office settings
  • Establish project expectations and calculate survey data
  • Prepare computer-generated maps and reports based on survey data
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation including field notes
  • Prepare budgets for various projects and technical reports
  • Review and certify completed work
  • Willingness to travel daily and overnight to client sites

Benefits

  • Potential for travel and client engagement
  • Opportunities to work in both office and field environments
  • Collaboration with a team-oriented work culture
Full Job Description
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 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


$100,000 - $140,000 a year

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

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