PLS/LSIT
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) - Wisconsin
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to serve as a key member of the survey team, working closely with the Director of Survey and acting as a liaison between clients, government agencies, internal staff, and field crews. This role focuses on office-based surveying functions supporting land development, land divisions, condominiums, transportation platting, and civil engineering projects.
Qualifications
- Current Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or ability to obtain Wisconsin licensure
- Minimum 5-10 years of land surveying experience in:
- Land Development
- Construction
- Land Division Projects
- Associate's Degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering, or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology
- Education requirements necessary for Professional Land Surveyor licensure
- Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and surveying practices
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet project deadlines
- Passion for mentoring, training, and leading survey staff
Responsibilities
- Research public records to determine property boundaries, easements, and ownership information
- Prepare flood elevation certificates
- Scope projects and develop survey estimates
- Coordinate land division project schedules and agency submittals
- Produce maps, plats, legal descriptions, and exhibits using Civil 3D
- Prepare project correspondence and construction phase documentation
- Direct and prepare:
- Plats of Survey
- Certified Survey Maps (CSMs)
- Subdivision Plats
- ALTA/NSPS Surveys
- Condominium Plats
- Legal Descriptions & Exhibits
- GPS Surveying & Mapping
- Aerial Mapping
- Construction Surveying & Mapping
- Horizontal & Vertical Control Surveys
- Provide oversight and guidance for field survey operations
- Create and recreate surfaces for construction layout purposes
- Manage project administration including scheduling, status reporting, and agency coordination
- Support engineering and design teams with survey expertise
- Represent project teams at community meetings as needed
- Facilitate communication between departments and project stakeholders
- File applications and coordinate approvals for land division projects
- Perform survey calculations including lot dimensions, areas, volumes, cut/fill quantities, and related computations
- Mentor and train technicians, crew chiefs, and junior staff
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development Assistance
Location
- Wisconsin - 5 different offices
- Ability to commute required
- Relocation considered for qualified candidates
Ideal Candidate
A self-motivated, innovative problem solver who can lead projects, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality surveying services while maintaining strong client and agency relationships.
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