McMahon has an immediate opening for a Wisconsin Land Surveyor in their Neenah, Wisconsin office. This position includes a blend of field and office responsibilities, encompassing boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, construction and right-of-way surveys. A Professional Land Surveyor license and a minimum of two years of experience are required. You will support a broad range of infrastructure and land development projects-including subdivision plats, public and private surveys, roadways, utilities, stormwater systems, commercial sites, and municipal improvements.
Responsibilities
- Field Surveying
- Perform surveys for site development, subdivision plats, public and private boundary surveys, roadway alignments, utilities, grading, and drainage projects.
- Perform construction staking for engineering designs, including curb & gutter, utilities, building corners, and earthwork, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
- Operate and maintain total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, digital levels, and data collectors.
- Establish horizontal and vertical control for engineering design and construction activities.
- Conduct and review detailed field measurements, document existing site conditions, and ensure data integrity for engineering and survey deliverables.
- Collect accurate field measurements and document existing site conditions.
- Office & Technical Support
- Process field data for engineering design teams.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD software, Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center software.
- Prepare base maps, existing-condition surveys, boundary surveys, subdivision plats, legal descriptions right-of-way surveys, and topographic maps.
- Support civil engineering by providing survey information needed for specific project needs.
- Research public/private survey records.
- Prepare data for construction staking needs.
- Maintain detailed and organized field notes, sketches, and logs.
- Collaboration
- Work closely with land surveyors, civil engineers, project managers, drafters, and designers to ensure accurate survey data is used in design plans.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to survey staff.
- Participate in training to gain proficiency in advanced surveying methods and software.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
- 2 years of experience performing topographic, boundary, construction, and control surveys.
- Proficiency operating total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, digital levels, and data collectors.
- Ability to perform construction staking for utilities, curb & gutter, building corners, and earthwork.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather and terrain conditions and lift to 50lbs.
- Strong math, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills.
- Valid driver’s license, ability to travel to project sites, and a driving record that meets company insurance standards.
- Applicants must demonstrate a consistent record of working safely in the field.
- Experience processing field data and preparing survey deliverables using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Trimble Business Center.
- Ability to prepare base maps, existing-condition surveys, boundary surveys, subdivision plats, legal descriptions, right‑of‑way surveys, and topographic maps.
- Familiarity with researching public and private survey records.
- Ability to prepare and organize data for construction staking.
- Strong documentation skills, including maintaining detailed field notes, sketches, and logs.
Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions.
- Ability to work independently and support multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients.
McMahon Benefits
- Outstanding combination of salary and merit bonus – industry leading.
- Year-end merit bonus to encourage your entrepreneurial spirit for all employees, not just leadership.
- Career Development plans including active mentorship, professional registration, continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
- Paid vacation, bereavement time, maternity leave, family emergency, military duty.
- Company profit sharing into your 401k (Up to 15% of total compensation, salary + merit bonus). Additional employee contributions and rollover contributions are welcomed.
- Industry leading health insurance.
- Dental expense reimbursement program. Orthodontics coverage after 2 years of employment subject to plan limits.
- Long-Term Disability
- Pharmaceutical coverage
- Employee Assistance Program for Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, Legal, Financial and Identity Theft services.
- Life Insurance for employee, Dependent Life Insurance for your spouse and your children.
- Chiropractic coverage for 20 visits per year plus additional medically necessary visits.
- HealthJoy subscription for personal healthcare concierge services.
- Corporate discount for membership at local YMCA or partial membership reimbursement at your favorite gym.
- Partial entry reimbursements for employee run, walk, or bike events.
- Up to 8 hours PTO for volunteering in community.
McMahon Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.