Terra Engineering LtdVerified Source

Senior PLS Engineer - Illinois License

108K–130K
Onsite · Chicago, Illinois
Posted July 23, 2026
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Overview

Lead surveyors develop project deliverables while ensuring compliance with standards. Manage teams and coordinate across disciplines. Drive quality control initiatives and support client relations. Seek candidates with extensive experience in land surveying and engineering.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Design and produce functional designs using CAD software
  • 2Implement QC/QA processes for survey departments
  • 3Supervise field crews and resolve technical issues
  • 4Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and agencies
  • 5Develop proposals for varied project sizes
  • 6Maintain accurate project budgets and timelines
  • 7Conduct research on legal documents and deeds
  • 8Establish and monitor QA/QC procedures
  • 9Prepare estimates and training materials
  • 10Train technicians on complex surveying tasks
  • 11Promote TERRA through professional engagements

Requirements5

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 2Illinois Professional Land Surveyor License
  • 3Proficient with AWS and Kubernetes platforms
  • 4Expertise in React and Kubernetes frameworks
  • 5Strong experience with Python and Bluebeam software

Salary Insight

$108 - $130k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationChicago, Illinois

Required Skills

pythonawsreactsparkairflow
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