SENIOR SURVEYOR (LAND SURVEYOR II)
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 56696 IPR #26-01479
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 06/24/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Land Surveyor II
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,002 Monthly; Full Range: $5,002 - $8,539 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Edgar
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of a survey crew engaged in collecting data for the purpose of preparing plans for roads, bridges, culverts, and land acquisition plats and documents.
Essential Functions
- Obtains accurate survey measurements in a timely manner to ensure there is no delay in the completion of projects.
- Collects accurate and meaningful survey data obtained through the use of surveying equipment.
- Performs calculations and prepares preliminary drafts showing topographic features.
- Trains survey crew personnel in the use and maintenance of equipment and instruments.
- Ensures that all work activities are completed with due consideration to safety issues and proper utilization of available equipment.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois; OR completion of a bachelor’s degree in land surveying from an accredited college or university, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license PLUS one year of experience in the practice of land surveying; OR completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related science including 24 semester hours of land surveying courses, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license PLUS one year of experience in the practice of land surveying.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.
- Ability to make complete field surveys and right-of-way surveys.
- Skill in the use of modern survey equipment, computers, and office and survey processing software.
- Ability to perform third or higher order survey work and to make moderately difficult technical and land surveying computations and estimates.
- Ability to prepare right-of-way plats and plans using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) workstations.
- Ability to analyze and interpret land surveying and/or hydrographic data.
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