🕒 3 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
📅 Jan 22, 2024
Land SurveyingField Data CollectionSurvey StakingTopographic Surveying
📜 Description
- Collect field data and perform staking activities, including topographic and construction inspection surveys.
- Research records, calculate boundaries, and analyze measurements for property locations and legal descriptions.
- Prepare survey drawings, plats, and legal descriptions; oversee final plat preparation and quality control.
- Coordinate survey requirements with project managers and conduct work to applicable standards and contract specifications.
- Track project progress, budgets, and technical issues; document field issues and out-of-scope work.
- Support field personnel, data compilation, scheduling, and contract negotiations.
🛠️ Requirements
- PLS certification in the State of Wisconsin
- Associate degree or higher in Survey & Geomatics, Survey Technology, or other related surveying program preferred, HS diploma or GED required.
- 10+ years of experience in drafting plats and boundary calculations.
- Experience processing survey and completing plats in WisDOT environment (Civil3D).
- 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 that 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 / Project Surveyor
Join Benesch's Wisconsin 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 10 years of surveying experience, showcasing expertise in various aspects such as WisDOT 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 have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Wisconsin region locations, including Madison, WI, Milwaukee, WI, or Neenah, WI.
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 Wisconsin
- Associate degree or higher in Survey & Geomatics, Survey Technology, or other related surveying program preferred, HS diploma or GED required.
- 10+ years of experience in drafting plats and boundary calculations.
- Experience processing survey and completing plats in WisDOT environment (Civil3D).
- 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.
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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