What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Land Surveyor (PLS or Willing to get Illinois License) position at Ruger Ltd?
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS or Willing to get Illinois License)
Salary: $85,000 – $120,000 per year
Location: Illinois (Additional office locations may be considered)
About the Role
Are you a licensed Professional Land Surveyor looking to lead high-impact infrastructure projects while mentoring the next generation of survey professionals? We are partnering with an industry-leading engineering and infrastructure firm seeking a driven Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to provide technical leadership and surveying expertise for critical utility, transportation, and development projects.
In this role, you will combine strong technical mastery with a passion for client service, helping expand our client's surveying footprint throughout Illinois and Missouri. While there are no direct report requirements right now, this position offers incredible growth potential based on your individual performance and ambitions.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Oversee boundary, topographic, construction, easement, and right-of-way surveys for utility, transportation, and infrastructure projects.
- Technical Excellence: Review, certify, and seal survey plats, legal descriptions, exhibits, and deliverables.
- Collaboration & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to survey technicians, field crews, and emerging professionals. Partner closely with engineering, GIS, and project management teams.
- Client Relations: Foster strong relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders while representing our core values.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Licensure: Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Illinois (willingness to obtain additional state licensure is a plus).
- Experience: Background supporting utility, transportation, DOT, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of boundary, right-of-way, easement, and construction surveying practices. Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GPS, robotic total stations, and modern survey technologies preferred.
- Driver's License: Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Why Join Our Client? (Unmatched Benefits)
- Competitive Pay: Broad salary ranges ($85k–$120k) designed to accommodate your specific skillset, credentials, and level of expertise.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Company-paid medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Robust Retirement: 100% 401(k) match (up to 5% of your salary).
- Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays, personal/sick leave, vacation, and paid parental leave.
- Continuous Growth: Educational assistance programs to support your professional development.
Important Information
Rüger Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy. Applications are considered on the basis of suitability for the position.
By applying for this opportunity, you acknowledge that Rüger Ltd may process your personal information for recruitment purposes and, where appropriate and with the necessary lawful basis, share relevant information with prospective employers, including employers located in the United States. Please refer to the Rüger Ltd Candidate Privacy Notice for information about how we collect, use, retain and transfer personal information.
Candidates must have, or be able to obtain, any licences, professional registrations, work authorisation or other credentials required for the position. Unless expressly confirmed otherwise, Rüger Ltd does not provide immigration or legal advice and does not guarantee visa sponsorship, employment, interview selection or appointment.
Salary, benefits, duties, working arrangements and other employment information are provided in good faith based on information supplied by the hiring organisation and remain subject to confirmation by the employer.
Rüger Ltd | Registered in England and Wales | Company No. 17466157
Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 5% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $120,000