Land Surveyor Jobs in Illinois

Land Surveyor jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in infrastructure development, transportation, and urban planning across entry-level field positions through senior project management roles. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford are the largest hiring metros, home to established firms like AECOM, WSP, and Burns & McDonnell that maintain long-term surveying operations throughout the state. The most in-demand specialties in Illinois are construction staking, boundary surveying, and GIS-integrated survey work tied to the state's ongoing highway and transit projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerHR Green
Top cityAurora, IL
Cities hiring9
Work type100% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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State of Illinois
Senior Squad Leader - Land Surveyor Iii
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State of Illinois
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Senior Squad Leader - Land Surveyor Iii
State of Illinois
Collinsville, Illinois
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$5,451 - $9,409/yr
10,000+

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Terra Engineering
Senior Professional Land Surveyor (Illinois License)
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Terra Engineering
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Senior Professional Land Surveyor (Illinois License)
Terra Engineering
Chicago, Illinois
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$108k - $130k/yr
Bachelor of Science

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Land Surveyor/Crew Chief or land surveyor
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Land Surveyor/Crew Chief or land surveyor
KDC Consultants Inc.
Homer Glen, Illinois
Civil & Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$17 - $35/hr

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Fehr Graham
Professional Land Surveyor
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Fehr Graham
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Professional Land Surveyor
Fehr Graham
Aurora, Illinois
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$100k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Land Surveyor Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Aurora
2 jobs
Chicago
2 jobs
McHenry
2 jobs
Springfield
2 jobs
Decatur
1 job
New Lenox
1 job
Homer Glen
1 job
Naperville
1 job
Collinsville
1 job

Land Surveyor Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

HR Green
HR Green4 open roles
Stantec
Stantec1 open role
Fehr Graham
Fehr Graham1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in land surveyor jobs across Illinois.

  • Active Illinois Professional Land Surveyor license issued by IDFPR required
  • Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors
  • Experience reading and interpreting plats, deeds, and legal property descriptions
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar CAD and GIS software platforms
  • Valid driver's license for travel to field sites across Illinois counties
  • Understanding of Illinois Plat Act and applicable state surveying statutes

Land Surveyor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a land surveyor in Illinois?

Becoming a licensed land surveyor in Illinois requires earning a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Candidates typically complete a bachelor's degree in surveying or a related field, pass the Fundamentals of Surveying and Principles and Practice of Surveying exams, and accumulate required experience hours under a licensed PLS. Illinois also recognizes licensure by endorsement for surveyors already licensed in other states.

How much do land surveyors make in Illinois?

Land surveyors in Illinois earn a median of about $75,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,540 for the lowest 10% to over $126,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire land surveyors in Illinois?

Employers hiring land surveyors in Illinois right now include HR Green, Stantec, and Fehr Graham, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's major infrastructure and transportation programs keep large engineering firms with statewide operations in steady hiring mode throughout the year.

Which Illinois cities have the most land surveyor jobs?

The cities with the most land surveyor openings in Illinois are Aurora, Chicago, and McHenry. Chicago dominates because of its scale of construction, transit, and redevelopment activity, while Peoria and Rockford see consistent demand tied to regional infrastructure projects, industrial development, and the large engineering firms that operate district offices in those metros.

Are there remote land surveyor jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Land surveying is fundamentally a field-based profession, so most roles require on-site presence for data collection and boundary work. About 0% of land surveyor openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are typically office-side functions like GIS analysis, drafting, or project coordination rather than active field surveying.

How can I get hired as a land surveyor in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a survey technician or field crew member role, which large Illinois engineering firms regularly hire for without requiring full licensure. Firms like AECOM and WSP run associate-level programs that pair new hires with licensed PLS mentors to accumulate the experience hours needed for eventual licensure. Completing the Fundamentals of Surveying exam early and demonstrating AutoCAD Civil 3D or GPS equipment familiarity gives candidates a clear edge at the application stage.

Where can I find and apply to land surveyor jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to land surveyor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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