Professional Land Surveyor - Illinois

About Us

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time.

From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve.

We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

Will consider candidates near other TRC offices ()

TRC has an immediate need for an experienced Professional Land Surveyor for a project based in Illinois and Wisconsin. The ideal candidate must have a PLS license in Illinois, a minimum of five years of surveying experience with previous supervisory assignments and must be willing to obtain additional license(s) during employment with TRC.

This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career with a thriving, billion-dollar company that is actively expanding and promotes growth.

PLS in Illinois is required. PLS in Wisconsin is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working in accordance with TRC's Core Values Through Leadership, Excellence and Accountability : Safety Honesty - Integrity Our People Our Customers Superior Financial Performance Vision - Innovation Effective Communications
• Should be familiar with professional survey standards, codes, and survey related procedures for conducting land surveying survey services.
• Will be expected to review project requirements for survey services and participate in the development and implementation of strategies for the execution of survey activities needed to meet the projects requirements.
• Should be capable of executing survey strategies which include but are not limited to preparing a description of the scope of work to be performed, guiding and directing survey personnel, preparing and executing to budgets, time schedules and the ability to identifying key survey tasks necessary for the completion of survey activities.
• Will be required to assist with, the preparation and perform to established budgets.
• Should be competent in the management of change and provide feedback in reflecting the estimated costs of completion during various stages of a project
• May be asked to manage and providing supervision of survey personnel.
• Should be competent in identifying and executing survey strategies to meet key survey and project objectives.
• Duties may include performing to a schedule, including but not limited to permitting schedules or other key project milestones and including seeking the outside inputs as necessary to complete the survey activities, such as obtaining copies of documents, records, and reports
• Must be proficient in obtaining and researching necessary records, documenting survey activities, and preparing procedures for surveying activities
• Should be able to identify and control changes in work scope, actively document and report scope changes
• Will interact with safety, provide emergency response, as needed and in accordance with prescribed TRC standards and procedures
• Responsible for successfully carrying out project Execution Plans including managing the scope of work, maintaining, and updating the project schedules, managing and updating project budgets and managing project personnel
• Requests assignment of personnel (by classification and number) and equipment needed to carry out the required survey activities
• Orients survey personnel, as they are assigned, on TRC Values, safety, survey policies and procedures, and project schedule.

Assigns tasks to each survey personnel and explains the requirements for documentation of those tasks. Ensures survey personnel are capable of performing their assigned tasks.

Monitors the survey personnel's performance of activities, completion of documentation, personal conduct, work ethics, and interface with others

Monitors the overall survey tasks for compliance to project requirements. Identifies changes in work scope, variance in scheduled completion or budgeted costs.

Implements the necessary actions to incorporate work changes and if possible, maintain progress schedules and budgeted costs Document any required changes in schedules and budgeted costs as a result of work scope changes

• Reviews survey data for completeness and accuracy
• Monitors documentation control and filing systems to assure the ready storage and retrieval of project documents, records, and reports
• Maintains close communications with the Project Manager, Survey Director and Client Representative to report survey progress, problems with and possible resolution to pertinent issues hampering project survey completion
• Ensure the review of all survey personnel time and expense reports for completeness, accuracy, and approval
• At project completion, supervises the preparation and submission, to the Survey Director Client Representative, of the complete documentation for all survey activities performed into a project completion package

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABET accredited survey curriculum with BS. Degree in Land Surveying preferred
• LSIT with 5-years' experience or Registered Professional Land Surveyor License required
• Willing to obtain additional license(s) during employment with TRC required
• Minimum experience required is five years surveying experience with previous supervisory assignments
• Remote Sensing Experience is a plus, including FAA Certifications for Part 107 Remote sUAS Drone Pilot, Terrestrial HDS Laser scanning or Hydrographic Survey certifications

Work Environment

• Candidates may be required to attend TRC activities, conduct field surveys, travel to and from project sites, courthouses, client sites and other similar industry requirements.
• Outdoor environment. Must be able to perform job duties in a variety of terrain ranging from swamps to deserts to forests to mountains and extreme climates, including weather, ranging from -10 degrees and snowing to 110 degrees desert heat.

Will likely be exposed to a variety of plants (poison ivy, oak, and sumac) and creatures such as bears, snakes, spiders, insects, and other wildlife.

About TRC :

TRC is a global consulting firm providing environmentally advanced and technology-powered solutions for the natural gas, oil, power, environmental, infrastructure and digital solutions industry.

TRC has over 7,000 employees in over 150 offices globally, including the United States, Canada, China and the UK.

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time.

From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Survey Services

Our survey team provides scalable services to help clients with every project stage from preliminary survey until the last as-built survey is complete.

Our survey team provides scalable services to help clients with every project stage from preliminary survey until the last as-built survey is complete.

TRC provides full-service surveying, managed by licensed professionals. Our survey team is ready to assist our clients to bring their project from vision to reality beginning with the initial preliminary survey and continuing until the last feature of the as-built survey is complete.

TRC has worked to create a highly effective hands-on geomatics, survey and mapping team specializing in the collection of geospatial survey data for the oil and gas, power delivery and utility industry.

Our innovative team utilizes proven survey equipment, procedures, and technical standards in the performance of each project.

TRC is ranked #17 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States.

Our Mission

We understand our clients’ goals, and embrace them as our own, applying creativity, experience, integrity and dedication to deliver superior solutions to the world’s energy, environment and infrastructure challenges.

Our Vision

We will solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live community by community.

Benefits

• TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of :
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary).

TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation : In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation : Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.