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Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Chicago

Date Posted: 25 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

An established surveying and civil engineering firm in Chicago is hiring a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to lead survey projects and field crews.

 

What you'll do

- Lead boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, and construction staking surveys

- Review and seal plats, maps, and legal descriptions

- Research deeds, records, and prior surveys to resolve boundary questions

- Manage and mentor party chiefs, field crews, and CAD techs

- Coordinate with clients, engineers, and reviewing agencies on schedules and deliverables

 

What you bring

- PLS license in Illinois, or eligibility by comity

- 7+ years of land surveying experience, including project or crew leadership

- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil 3D, Trimble or Carlson, GPS/GNSS, and robotic total stations

- Strong knowledge of Illinois survey standards and boundary law

 

Why this role: leadership with real ownership, steady project backlog, competitive pay and bonus, and full benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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