An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Land Surveyor I to join our growing Construction and Survey team in Vernon Hills, IL. How you will make an impact: The Land Surveyor I will report to the Division Director and perform a variety of basic technical engineering work involving both field and office support of land surveying project. This position also includes operating various types of equipment, performing related mathematical computations, and provide support to professional engineering staff. This role is a non-exempt, hourly, position. We offer a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

Support Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) in project work. Assist PLS and Survey Technicians in field duties. Assist in providing field and record information to be used in production of engineering drawings and reports. Operates survey instruments, conducts basic field adjustments, maintains neat and orderly field notes, utilize hand-held data collectors/computerized software and performs research required to complete surveys and staking as directed. Working outdoors in different weather conditions/environments performing field work, completing topographic surveys, boundary surveys and/or construction layout. Participate in the production of plans and the preparation, filling and retrieval of engineering maps, documents, and records. The candidate will be trained in the land survey concepts required to complete this work independently. Why GHA? Join our dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), seven paid holidays, and additional floating holidays. New parents can take advantage of our Parental Leave, while our Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs empower you to continue your education and advance your career. Our health and well-being are our priority, which is why we provide robust health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA and HSA spending accounts. Secure your future with our 401k Profit Sharing, Bonus Programs, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For added peace of mind, we offer Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and Legal insurance. With our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you! What you will bring to

Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc Education:

Preferred college degree in land surveying, civil engineering, or construction management. Current Survey in Training (SIT) certification or the ability to obtain certification within two years of employment is preferred.

Experience:

The employee must be capable of driving/operating a motor vehicle for company business and maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License and registered, insured personal vehicle. Ability to learn Microstation/GEOPAK and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Utilize various surveying, engineering, and word processing software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other programs. Must be able to take direction, collaborate with other team members, have good interpersonal skills, and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work is performed in both an office environment and outdoors including sites with exposure to inclement weather or extreme weather conditions. Moderate physical demands, including sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time. Strength sufficiently to lift and move items weighting up to sixty (60) pounds. Vision should be sufficient to see and read plan specifications and drive a vehicle with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate survey equipment. Hearing sufficient to converse in the normal audio range with or without correction.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions. May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require periodic travel up to 30%.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.