Professional Land Surveyor

Ayres · Madison, WI

Posted about 1 month ago

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Skills

SurveyingMappingCADDLiDAR QA/QCConstruction layoutLand surveysSurvey software

Benefits

  • ✓Health insurance
  • ✓Dental insurance
  • ✓Vision insurance
  • ✓ESOP
  • ✓401(k)
  • ✓Disability insurance
  • ✓Life insurance
  • ✓Paid time off
  • ✓Flexible schedules
  • ✓Professional development
  • ✓Continuing education

Job description

Professional Land Survey / Survey Project Surveyor (PLS) | Madison, WI 

Ayres Associates is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our growing team in Madison, Wisconsin. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of transportation, municipal, utility, and land development projects while providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, and supporting project delivery.

This role is primarily office-based, with opportunities to provide field support as needed. It is ideal for a survey professional who enjoys balancing technical expertise, project coordination, and collaboration within a high-performing team environment.

What You'll Do 

  • Perform surveying, mapping, and project-related tasks.
  • Develop and review deliverables using survey software and CADD platforms.
  • Collaborate with project managers, crew chiefs, technicians, and fellow survey professionals.
  • Prepare and review survey documents and project deliverables.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
  • Support safety initiatives and occasional field assignments.

What We're Looking For 

  • Associate degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree in Land Surveying.
  • 5+ years of land surveying experience within the following survey services:
    • Design surveys, including transportation, utility, municipal, and site development.
    • Geospatial control and LiDAR QA/QC.
    • Construction layout for transportation, utility, building, and municipal projects.
    • Land surveys, including ALTA and WisDOT right-of-way plats.
  • Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
  • Experience using survey equipment, software, and CADD platforms to support project delivery and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Why Ayres? 

As an employee-owned company, Ayres offers the opportunity to build a long-term career while working with a collaborative team that values innovation and professional growth.

Benefits include: 

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • ESOP and 401(k) with company match
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Paid time off, holidays, and flexible schedules
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/

 

We’re also excited to celebrate a recent regional honor as a 2026 Madison Top Workplace, a testament to the strength of our people and our culture. 

 

 

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