What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Land Surveyor position at Ruekert & Mielke, Inc?
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.
What You’ll Gain
- Challenging Projects: Contribute to a wide range of public infrastructure and development initiatives.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside engineers, technicians, and survey professionals who support your success.
- Continued Development: Expand your expertise with new technologies and diverse project types in a supportive setting.
Goals & Responsibilities
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties and 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.
Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following education, experience, and abilities:
- 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.
Benefits
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is proud to be 100% employee owned. Our flexible working environment, engaged culture, and in‐depth training and mentoring program are just a few of the reasons why we are consistently named a “Top Workplace” by the Journal Sentinel.
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Performance bonuses
- Extra hours bonuses
- Remote/flexible hours
- Generous personal time off and holiday programs
- Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Prepaid legal services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
About Us
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm that has been empowering clients and employee owners to thrive since 1946. Together with our family of firms, Axiom Consultants and Outland Design, we tackle engineering challenges for a diverse set of clients across multiple sectors including government, agriculture, and real estate.
Our team of engineers, environmental scientists, and technology experts work as an extension of our clients, offering exceptional planning, design, and construction management services. Combining experience, vision, and innovative technology, R/M serves as a trusted infrastructure ally to help “make community possible.”
Visit www.ruekertmielke.com to learn more.
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