Surveyor Jobs in Illinois

Surveyor jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, concentrated in infrastructure, land development, construction, and public works projects, with openings at every level from field technician to licensed professional surveyor. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford are the state's primary hiring hubs, where firms like AECOM, Burns and McDonnell, and Hanson Professional Services maintain active Illinois operations. Land surveying, construction surveying, and GIS-integrated survey work are the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerTurner & Townsend Pty Limited
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring16
Work type53% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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State of Illinois
Senior Squad Leader - Land Surveyor Iii
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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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Essential HealthCare Solutions
Life Safety Code Surveyor - Remote
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Life Safety Code Surveyor - Remote
Essential HealthCare Solutions
Hines, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Project Management
Hybrid
11-50

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Essential HealthCare Solutions
Life Safety Code Surveyor - Remote
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Life Safety Code Surveyor - Remote
Essential HealthCare Solutions
Danville, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Hybrid
11-50

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Life Safety Code Surveyor - Remote
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Life Safety Code Surveyor - Remote
Essential HealthCare Solutions
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Project Management
Hybrid
11-50

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Life Safety Code Surveyor - Remote
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Life Safety Code Surveyor - Remote
Essential HealthCare Solutions
North Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
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Surveyor Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
6 jobs
Aurora
2 jobs
McHenry
2 jobs
Naperville
2 jobs
Springfield
2 jobs
Lincolnshire
2 jobs
Hines
1 job
Joliet
1 job
Decatur
1 job

Surveyor Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited6 open roles
Essential HealthCare Solutions
Essential HealthCare Solutions4 open roles
HR Green
HR Green3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Active Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) registration required
  • Proficiency with total station, GPS/GNSS equipment, and survey-grade data collectors
  • Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, plats, and legal land descriptions
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or comparable survey software
  • Valid driver's license with reliable transportation for field site access across Illinois
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing survey reports, plats, and client deliverables

Surveyor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a surveyor in Illinois?

Becoming a licensed surveyor in Illinois requires earning a degree in surveying or a closely related field, gaining supervised field experience, and passing the Fundamentals of Surveying and Principles and Practice of Surveying exams administered through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Licensure is issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under the Professional Land Surveyor designation. Candidates typically begin as a Surveyor-in-Training while accumulating the required experience hours.

How much do surveyors make in Illinois?

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 surveyors in Illinois?

Employers hiring surveyors in Illinois right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Essential HealthCare Solutions, and HR Green, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's ongoing investment in transportation infrastructure, urban redevelopment, and utility corridor projects keeps a broad mix of engineering firms, municipal agencies, and construction companies actively recruiting survey professionals.

Which Illinois cities have the most surveyor jobs?

Chicago, Aurora, and McHenry are the Illinois cities with the most surveyor openings. Chicago drives the largest share of postings because of its scale as a construction and infrastructure market, while Peoria and Rockford reflect strong demand from regional engineering firms, county transportation departments, and industrial development projects that operate across central and northern Illinois.

Are there remote surveyor jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. About 47% of surveyor openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how field-dependent the role fundamentally is. The portions of surveyor work most suited to remote arrangements include GIS data processing, CAD drafting, deed and plat research, and report writing, while boundary measurement, construction stakeout, and topographic work require on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is a survey technician or field crew position, which large Illinois engineering firms and county highway departments regularly fill with candidates who have completed an associate or bachelor's degree in surveying technology. Firms like Hanson Professional Services and AECOM's Illinois offices hire entry-level field staff who work toward their LSIT registration on the job. Candidates who already hold their Fundamentals of Surveying exam result or a GIS certificate have a measurable edge in the application process.

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

You can find and apply to surveyor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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