Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Alliant Engineering, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead land surveying projects, supervise staff, produce survey deliverables in MN.

Key Responsibilities

  • survey mapping
  • civil 3d
  • trimble
  • qa/qc
  • client coordination
  • team mentoring

Tasks

The Professional Land Surveyor will apply land surveying principles in preparing or directing support staff in the production of varied surveying maps and documents. This position will support our survey department by guiding and directing the processing and drafting of surveying deliverables. This would include boundary surveys, ALTA Land Title Surveys, existing conditions surveys, subdivision plats, common interest community plats, registered land surveys, transportation right of way platting and routing surveys, and various survey exhibits. This position would also provide support to the home building services team in the review of Lot Certifications, Grading As-builts and Foundation As-builts. -May participate in project specific travel and overnight stays, on a limited basis, -Coordinate and assist in the preparation of project proposals, estimates, and scheduling. -Analyze deeds, title reports, and other supporting materials for the production of survey maps, reports, and legal descriptions. -Oversee surveying projects to establish and map boundaries for properties, topographical surveys, utility surveys, and construction projects. -Guide, mentor, and direct survey field and office technicians in the completion of their assigned project tasks. -Conduct research and compile existing data as needed to direct field and office technicians to efficiently meet surveying requirements for assigned projects. -Conduct QA/QC review on projects to ensure compliance with project requirements, and applicable federal, state, and/or local regulations. -Perform research, design and calculations for surveying and mapping projects using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center. -Perform complex surveying and geomatic calculations and analysis of survey data in support of the preparation of survey maps, plats, site plans, and right-of-way mapping. -Maintain relationships with internal and external clients and provide timely communication on projects and in seeking guidance to ensure project tasks stay on track.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • civil 3d
  • trimble gps
  • bentley openroads
  • licensed ls
  • 5+ years

What You Bring

Alliant Engineering has an opening for a Professional Land Surveyor in our Minneapolis office. The successful candidate will possess the ability to analyze and interpret survey records and documents, identify problems and envision solutions, and develop deliverables using state of the art technology in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future. -Proficient with field equipment and knowledge of field data collection procedures. -Record of providing excellent customer service and managing project objectives, schedules, and budgets. -Familiarity with MnDOT Surveying and Mapping guidelines and procedures -Capacity to multi-task and respond to rapidly changing project priorities. -Minimum of 5+ years of overall experience. -Licensed or ability to become licensed in Wisconsin and other adjoining states. -Licensed Land Surveyor (LS) in the state of Minnesota. -Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam. -Bachelors Degree in Land Surveying, GIS, or related field. -Thorough knowledge of land surveying principles and practices. -Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team setting. -Interest in or experience with HD Scanning, registering data, and extraction procedures to produce associated deliverables. -Interest in or knowledge and experience with Unmanned Aerial Systems and associated deliverables. -Experience with Trimble GPS, Robotic Total Stations and Data Collectors. -Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer. -Experience with Trimble Business Center and data management and processing.

Benefits

The base salary for this position is expected to be in the range of $105,000 - $125,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. -Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability -Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities -Wellness Programs and Competitions -Paid Professional Development and Training -Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care -Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans -Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.) -Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs -Casual Work Environment -Flexible Schedules -Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs

The Company

About Alliant Engineering, Inc.

-Founded with a vision to bring innovative engineering solutions to complex projects. -Specializes in delivering high-quality planning, environmental, and engineering services. -Serves a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, water, and utilities. -Recognized for tackling some of the most challenging civil, environmental, and infrastructure projects. -Known for its strong focus on delivering sustainable and impactful solutions. -Handles projects from design and planning stages to full execution and management. -Utilizes cutting-edge technologies to streamline workflows and improve project outcomes. -Delivers exceptional results for public and private sector clients, with a reputation for reliability and expertise. -Emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges.

Sector Specialisms

Stormwater Management

Water Resources

Landscape Architecture

Environmental Engineering

Structural Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Civil Engineering

Design-Build

Land Development

Land Surveying

Transportation Engineering

Environmental Planning

Construction Management

Surveying

Traffic Studies

ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities

Topographic Surveys

Construction Surveys

Legal Descriptions

Boundary Surveys

Public Infrastructure

Private Development

Environmental Specialists

Transportation Planning

Visa Sponsorship

-candidate must be authorized to work in the u.s. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.