🕒 4 days ago
Own the technical execution and coordination of land surveying projects, preparing and reviewing survey calculations, mapping, and deliverables while collaborating with field crews and engineering teams.
Land Surveyor
📅 Aug 18
Land SurveyingField Data CollectionSurvey StakingTopographic Surveying
📜 Description
- Collect field data, perform staking, and prepare survey drawings.
- Coordinate survey requirements with project managers and conduct surveys to applicable standards and contract specifications.
- Research records, calculate and analyze measurements, and prepare property locations and legal descriptions.
- Communicate field issues, document out-of-scope work, and participate in contract negotiations.
🛠️ Requirements
- PLS certification in the State of Connecticut
- Associate degree or higher in Survey & Geomatics, Survey Technology, or other related surveying program preferred, HS diploma or GED required.
- 8-10+ years of experience in drafting plats and boundary calculations.
- Experience processing survey and completing plats in Civil3D environment.
- You thrive working independently while seamlessly collaborating within a diverse project team.
- Effective communication with project leaders and clients is one of your strengths.
- Your attention to detail shines through in maintaining clear and concise project records and files.
✨ Benefits
- Professional development
- Leadership training
- Retirement contribution of up to 9% for benefit-eligible employees.
- Work schedules designed to support professional and personal life.
- Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible employees.
- Parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
Full job description
Simply Put, A Great Place to Work
Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.
We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.
At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!
Land Surveyor
Join Benesch's Connecticut Division as a Land Surveyor. As part of our Civil Engineering team, you will provide various field data collection and staking activities, prepare survey drawings, and work directly with internal/external clients.
The ideal candidate will have over 8-10+ years of surveying experience, showcasing expertise in various aspects such as topographic field work, construction inspection surveying, support for field personnel, earthwork volumes assessment, drone data collection, boundary monument searches, office data reduction, scheduling assistance, Recorder's Office research, boundary calculations, plat creation, and legal description drafting. Proficiency in boundary work, specifically with right-of-way plats, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Boundary Plats, and Easement Plats, is highly desired.
Location
This position will be for an office position from our Glastonbury office with potential for hybrid work schedule.
The Impact You Will Have
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish survey requirements and conduct surveys in line with standards and contract specifications.
- Research necessary records, perform calculations, and analyze measurements for property locations and legal descriptions.
- Oversee final plat preparation and provide updates on progress, budget, and technical issues. Generate and review survey-related project correspondence, assist in data compilation, and ensure quality control.
- Communicate field issues to the Project Manager, document out-of-scope work, and participate in contract negotiations.
What We Are Looking For
- PLS certification in the State of Connecticut
- Associate degree or higher in Survey & Geomatics, Survey Technology, or other related surveying program preferred, HS diploma or GED required.
- 8-10+ years of experience in drafting plats and boundary calculations.
- Experience processing survey and completing plats in Civil3D environment.
- You thrive working independently while seamlessly collaborating within a diverse project team.
- Effective communication with project leaders and clients is one of your strengths.
- Your attention to detail shines through in maintaining clear and concise project records and files.
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Connecticut Pay Transparency Laws. See below links. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.
State Of CT Disclosure of Salary Ranges on Public and Internal Job Postings
State Of Connecticut Disclosure of Salary Range for A Vacant Position
Connecticut Pay Transparency Law
$93,600-$115,000 USD
Why Benesch?
It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
Your next opportunity should do more than offer a new title. It should build on the experience you've gained, challenge you to keep growing, and give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can contribute your ideas, develop your skills, and build a career you're proud of.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- Real career growth: Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
- A strong financial future: Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
- Flexibility that works: Work schedules that support your professional and personal life.
- Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
- Work that makes an impact: Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the difference your work makes.
- Room to grow your way: Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore new opportunities, or grow into leadership, we want to help you take the next step.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, Benesch offers an opportunity to build on what you've accomplished while continuing to grow.
Bring your experience, your ideas, and your ambition. Discover what you can accomplish at Benesch.
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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.
If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.
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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.
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Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.
All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com
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