Professional Land Surveyor; PLS

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You deserve a career that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and their passion to serve our clients and each other, and we’re excited to have you be a part of it.

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 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.

• Conduct research and compile existing data as needed to direct field and office technicians to efficiently meet surveying requirements for assigned projects.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct QA/QC review on projects to ensure compliance with project requirements, and applicable federal, state, and/or local regulations.
• Guide, mentor, and direct survey field and office technicians in the completion of their assigned project tasks.
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of project proposals, estimates, and scheduling.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external clients and provide timely communication on projects and in seeking guidance to ensure project tasks stay on track.
• May participate in project specific travel and overnight stays, on a limited basis.

• Licensed Land Surveyor (LS) in the state of Minnesota.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, GIS, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of overall experience.
• Thorough knowledge of land surveying principles and practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center and data management and processing.
• Record of providing excellent customer service and managing project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Proficient with field equipment and knowledge of field data collection procedures.
• Capacity to multi-task and respond to rapidly changing project priorities.
• Perform research, design and calculations for surveying and mapping projects using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• Familiarity with MnDOT Surveying and Mapping guidelines and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team setting.
• Experience with Trimble GPS, Robotic Total Stations and Data Collectors.

• Licensed or ability to become licensed in Wisconsin and other adjoining states.
• Experience with Bentley Open Roads Designer.
• Interest in or knowledge and experience with Unmanned Aerial…