Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Nielsen Madsen + Barber, a long-established civil engineering and land surveying firm located in southeastern Wisconsin has an immediate opening for a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

The candidate selected for this position will enjoy working at a professional firm with over 71 years of history and will have the opportunity to utilize their land surveying, organizational, and project management skills to complete a variety of survey-related projects.

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, a minimum of five (5) years of experience, be proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and possess a current State of Wisconsin or Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and direction to survey field crews and technicians.
• Prepare survey documents such as plats of survey, subdivision plats, condominium plats, certified survey maps, legal descriptions, ALTA / ACSM surveys, and easements.
• Conduct deed and legal description research.
• Draft, sign, and seal survey related drawings and maps.
• Manage the survey aspects of our in-house civil / municipal engineering department.
• Communicate with project team members, client representatives, and government agencies.
• Provide QA/QC of work completed by surveying staff.
• Assist in project oversight including estimating, scoping, and billing.
• Review horizontal and vertical control.
• Oversee GPS drone surveying and aerial mapping.
• Coordinate construction staking and layout.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in land surveying.
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of Wisconsin or Illinois.
• Ability to work in project teams and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Possess organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects / tasks.
• Enjoy the challenge of working on diverse projects that contribute to building strong client relationships.

Benefits include:

• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Paid wellness time (WT)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Term life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid company outings
• Bonuses

The wage being offered is commensurate with experience.

Candidates for this position should forward their cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Nielsen Madsen + Barber is an equal opportunity - affirmative action - drug free - smoke free employer.