Project Surveyor (Field)

Posting Date: 30 Jun 2026

City: Lisle

Location: Lisle, IL, US, 60532

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Energy Engineering Project Management

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Project Surveyor (Field) to join its office in Northeast, IL within the Energy Engineering Project Management Division.​

Compensation Data

Wage range: $40 - $45 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Mission

The Project Surveyor is responsible for obtaining survey measurements under the supervision of a senior team member or Group Leader. The primary responsibilities include traveling to project sites to facilitate the production of geodetic control, topographic, utility, and boundary surveys. The Project Surveyor will survey and investigate land surfaces to project precise measurements and locations, while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. The Project Surveyor will collaborate with project team members, client representatives, contractors, review agencies and others as appropriate for the project. Additional responsibilities include visits and /or inspections of project sites to gain information for a proposal or project sketch feature.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct physical site surveys using a variety of equipment and tools

  • Survey and investigate land surfaces to project precise measurement and location of lines, angles, points, area, and elevations
  • Perform mathematical calculations to determine and confirm surveying measurements
  • Ensure compliance to all applicable regulations and requirements including boundary calculations and legal issues

• Coordinate with other engineers and support staff during preliminary and final plan preparation for conformance to standards and code requirements

• Schedule and prioritize field surveying activities to ensure that deadlines and objectives are met

• Review Survey deliverables drafted by others to ensure proper QA/QC.

• Review project drawings

• Ensure that the company safety, quality and technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of team projects

• Compile reports detailing legal boundaries and other relevant information

• Ability to manage their schedule to accommodate changing client demands.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or other closely related field of study ia preferred. Significant survey field work may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 3+ years of experience applying surveying principles and practices or relevant internship experience

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam

• Proficient in comprehending schematics and blueprints

• Ability to use survey equipment

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) and other land development software to interpret and present information

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Working Conditions

The worker is required to work in the field and will be exposed to outside weather conditions. Additional environmental conditions may vary by job site.

Physical Demands

Mobile work: exerting up to forty (40) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Mobile work involves walking and traversing project sites to collect features

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

• Up to 100% travel (i.e. project sites) may be required based upon business need. Some travel may require out of town expenses that will be reimbursed

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Competencies

• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.​

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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