Land Surveyor

Applicants who are eligible to obtain a Professional Land Surveyor license in Iowa within 3 months of hire will now be considered for this position. Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing, Engineering and Land Surveyors website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-surveyors

This position has an adjusted starting pay of $76,377.60. For non-state of Iowa employees, starting pay is negotiable within the pay scale range, based on years of experience above the minimum qualifications.

Are you a professionally licensed Iowa Land Surveyor looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? The Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 Office is seeking a skilled professional to join our team in Northwest Iowa. In this role, you will play a key part in compiling and analyzing research data and field measurements that shape vital transportation projects. You will collaborate closely with our Senior Land Surveyor and Development Engineer to help lead and coordinate District Survey activities – ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and excellence in every project.

This position is able to report to any Iowa DOT District 3 office or building location. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates who receive a bona fide job offer, based on eligibility criteria.

Monday – Thursday, 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., some daytime travel required.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead field survey crews in performing land, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Apply land surveying laws and legal principles to help re-establish real property boundaries and support the District Right-of-Way Department in coordinating field survey activities.
• Operate and maintain advanced surveying equipment – including total stations, data collectors, and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers – to conduct field reconnaissance and capture precise measurements.
• Utilize specialized computer software such as coordinate geometry (COGO), computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), and data collection editors.
• Research land ownership and historical records, identifying reliable information sources to determine property boundaries and land corners, including conducting research in county courthouses, city offices, and private engineering or survey firms.
• Review engineering plans and specifications to ensure collected data meets standards required for accurate survey documentation.
• Create detailed survey plats using CADD, performing algebraic and trigonometric calculations needed to close survey configurations and ensure complete, accurate results.
• Inspect survey work for accuracy and compliance
  , evaluating both completed and ongoing projects to verify that all standards and requirements are met.
• Prepare and review Public Land Corner Certifications in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 114A.11.

• Must possess and maintain a Professional License in Land Surveying issued by the Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Board.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Iowa Class C Non-Commercial Driver's License.
• Possession of a current professional land surveyors license as issued by the Iowa Board of Engineering and Land Surveying.

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
  • Insurance benefits start on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accrual rollover every year, and 9 paid holidays per year
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling, legal, financial)

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and…