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Wisconsin Land Surveyor

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.

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