Surveyor Land Surveyor

Job Requisition : 56741 IPR #26-01478
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 06/24/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Land Surveyor I
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,256 Monthly;
Full Range: $4,256 - $7,327 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Edgar
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

This position is accountable for collecting survey data while serving as a member of a survey crew. The incumbent assists in obtaining field survey data by operating and reading state-of-the-art electronic survey instruments used in conducting route, bridge, hydraulic and property surveys. The incumbent maintains a high level of efficiency in the day-to-day operations of the field crew.

• Collects and processes accurate and timely land survey data obtained through the use of electronic surveying equipment.
• Locates and sets new alignments and right-of-way positions.
• Places and recovers aerial survey targets. Collects and processes photogrammetric control data through the use of global positioning system (GPS) instruments and computer software.
• Obtains topographic and planimetric data for preparing plans, reports, right-of-way plats and legal descriptions.
• Cleans, repairs and maintains surveying instrumentation and equipment.
• Analyzes and interprets land surveying records and data. Assists with the preparation of right-of-way plats, parcel sketches and legal descriptions.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois; OR Completion of a bachelor's degree in land surveying from an accredited college or university PLUS successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license; OR Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related science including 24 semester hours of land surveying courses PLUS successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license.

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying; knowledge of surveying standards and/or plats and plans preparation, and modern survey equipment and methods.
• Ability to perform third or higher order survey work and to make technical computations and estimates.
• Basic ability to prepare right-of-way plats and plans using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) workstations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and global positioning system (GPS).

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires extensive district wide travel and occasional statewide travel which may include overnight stays, and occasional overtime.
• Requires the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in a variety of conditions and weather, including, but not limited to, active construction sites and roadways open to traffic.
• Requires the ability to work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain and wade in water.
• Requires successful completion of a background screening.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn 12 paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
• Employees earn 3 paid Personal Days annually
• 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 13473 Il Highway 133, Paris, Illinois, 61944
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Program Development
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR