Project Land Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

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Summary

We are seeking a Project or Staff Land Surveyor to join and contribute to the growth of our Survey Group in Illinois. In this role, you will support and / or lead land surveying tasks for a variety of projects, including residential and commercial subdivisions, roadway and municipal improvements, plats, and legal descriptions. You’ll work collaboratively with HR Green project managers, engineers, clients, and contractors to deliver accurate and high-quality results.

This position is open to candidates at multiple experience levels :

• Project Land Surveyor (PLS) : Licensed professional responsible for managing survey tasks and delivering technically sound products that exceed client expectations, often with minimal supervision.
• Staff Land Surveyor (Surveyor-in-Training) : Early-career professional focused on supporting survey efforts, gaining field and office experience, and developing toward professional licensure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Both levels may :

Additional responsibilities by level :

Lead and oversee survey crews and office staff in completing project tasks.

Assist senior surveyors with field data collection and drafting.

Education and Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in land surveying.

Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and other surveying or engineering tools.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

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Compensation Range

Staff Land Surveyor II / III (Surveyor-in-Training) : $65,500.00-111,750.00

Project Land Surveyor I / II : $78,450.00-128,200.00

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Illinois Salary Transparency amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to : individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law .