Professional Land Surveyor

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc•Madison, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to bring your surveying expertise to impactful infrastructure projects that serve local communities? At Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M), we’re looking for a detail-driven Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our team. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality survey services while working closely with project managers, team leaders, and clients. If you're excited to apply your skills in a collaborative, technology-forward environment, we want to hear from you. This position is primarily office-based with occasional fieldwork, depending on project needs. You’ll support a variety of municipal and civil engineering projects through research, QA/QC, and integration of survey data into project designs—all within a 100% employee-owned firm that values innovation and mentorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or a related field.
Wisconsin Registered Land Surveyor ( RLS/PLS) license or eligibility to take the Wisconsin exam.
2–5 years of experience as a PLS with a background in topographic, construction, boundary, ALTA/ACSM, ROW, and subdivision surveys.
Proficiency with Trimble GPS and Total Station systems and familiarity with a broad range of field equipment.
Skilled in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office , and ideally Trimble Business Center.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control and accuracy.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Interest in adopting new technologies and contributing to continuous improvement.
Ability to complete tasks efficiently while ensuring field safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with project managers and clients on survey-related projects and deliverables.
Prepare survey documents , including plats of survey, CSMs, ALTA/ACSM surveys, easements, and legal descriptions.
Conduct deed and legal description research to ensure survey accuracy and compliance.
Review and provide QA/QC on the work of survey staff to maintain high standards.
Support project workflows through estimating, scoping, and billing coordination.
Oversee or assist with construction staking and layout for various civil engineering projects.
Collect and organize site documentation , including plats, as-builts, boring logs, and land use records.
Conduct site visits and data collection to support survey and design efforts.
Prepare documentation for existing condition reports and right-of-way plats, including legal descriptions for land acquisition.
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate survey data into project designs and maintain accuracy.
Participate in fieldwork as needed , adhering to safety protocols and operating in all weather conditions.