Surveyor in Training; S.I.T

Ready to start your surveying career? You might be just who Prairie Engineers is looking for! Join a collaborative team that fuels your growth and rewards your dedication. We're a team looking to make a lasting impact and want people who embrace challenges, drive change, and help shape our collective future. If that's you, let's connect! Prairie Engineers is a growing and progressive business.

You will find opportunities for career advancement, a diverse range of clients, and varied projects across the nation. We value a people-focused culture, a "can-do" attitude, and responsiveness. You can expect mentoring and guidance from us as part of your professional development. S.I.T. isn't an easy position; we work long days in sometimes harsh field conditions, but we also take pride in completing larger and more complex projects than the industry average.

As part of our award‑winning company, we will work with you to achieve career success! This full‑time position is available to be filled in our Hannibal MO, Keokuk IA, Springfield IL, or Washington IL offices with paid travel expenses and a per diem allowance for meals.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in engineering, land surveying, or related field
• Licensure:
  Current licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor in Training (S.I.T.) or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment
• Safety: A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Travel:
  Able to travel within the United States to meet project requirements, sometimes on short notice
• Service Oriented:
  Able to maintain focus on project delivery and client service with attention to detail and meeting deadlines

• People Focused:
  Professional, respectful, and team‑oriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate internally and externally
• Can Do Attitude:
  Positively engages with challenges, facilitates problem solving, and takes initiative to deliver solutions
• Responsive:
  Communicates openly, proactively, and promptly, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Software:
  Familiarity with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or Micro Station
• Experience:
  
  14 years' experience as a field survey party chief or Surveyor in Training

• Perform field surveys including hydrographic, topographic, control, and boundary surveys
• Conduct boundary research and prepare plats, plans, and legal boundary descriptions
• Perform and check calculations including level circuit reduction, least squared and compass rule computations, and volume and area calculations
• Utilize technology including operating cutting‑edge survey equipment and a wide variety of high‑tech sensors and methods

Salary range $52,000-$87,360/year determined by education, experience, licensure, and KSAs of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

• 401(k)
• Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Voluntary Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Professional and Technical Development
• Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedules

Check out the Careers page at  for additional details on the benefits available and to find out why employees chose to work at Prairie.

Prairie Engineers is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Potential candidates for this position should fill out the application form found at  and submit with cover letter and resume. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.