Project Surveyor

Posting Date: 4 Apr 2025

City: Lisle

Location:

Lisle, IL, US, 60532 Chicago, IL, US, 60603

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Energy Engineering Project Management

Level of experience:

RINA is currently recruiting for a Project Surveyor to join its office in Chicago, IL within the Energy Engineering Project Management Division.

Mission

The Project Surveyor is responsible for drafting survey and sub –division plats and technical specifications under the supervision of a senior team member, Project Manager, or Group Leader. The Project Surveyor oversees the technical work of one or more Staff Surveyor and is highly involved in the QA/QC process. Additionally, the Project Surveyor acts as the liaison between the Project Manager and Staff Surveyor relaying all important and relevant project information in an effective manner.

The Project Surveyor works cross-functionally and coordinates with others on larger, multi-discipline projects. The individual will oftentimes accompany the Project Manager on site visits and meetings with clients. The Project Surveyor participates in proposal writing (RFP’s), setting up project scopes, defining deliverables, monitoring schedules and budget costs. The Project Surveyor will be asked to provide recommendations and feedback to clients regularly.

Key Accountabilities

Performs site surveys, topographic mapping, construction staking, and boundary surveys for clients
Draft survey and sub-division plats and prepare descriptions of areas surveyed
Prepare and maintain a variety of engineering documents including plans, plats, deeds, and surveys
Perform and coordinate QA/QC of survey data, plats, and descriptions to ensure accuracy and completion in accordance with the project scope and appropriate guidelines and manuals
Coordinate with other engineers and support staff during preliminary and final plan preparation for conformance to standards and code requirements; responsible for integrating plans from multiple disciplines into an integrated and cohesive set of contract documents
Prepares proposals and ensures proposal protocol is followed; assist with project scope of work definition and estimating surveying hours
Oversee project costs and prepare data for client input
Review and certify completed survey work
Provide mentorship and training to surveying staff
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or other closely related field of study
4+ years of experience in land surveying
Survey Intern (SIT) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification preferred
Ability to use all survey equipment
Excellent oral and technical written communication skills
Working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) and other land development software to interpret and present information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Sedentary work: exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer (fine motor skills, visual acuity) and frequent use of telephone (talking, hearing).

Working Conditions: The worker is required to occasionally work in the field and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Additional environmental conditions may vary by job site.

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s license required
15% travel (i.e. project sites) may be required based upon business need

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Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,800 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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