Spring 2014 - Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association

OUR 86th YEAR
SPRING 2014
This Issue....
President's Message ....................................... 1
Executive Viewpoint ........................................ 3
2014 Sustaining & Supporting Members .......... 5
New IPLSA Members ..................................... 6
IPLSA Benefit Association ............................... 7
Sponsor and Exhibitor Thank You .................... 9
Membership Application ................................ 12
Classifieds ................................................... 14
57th Annual Conference
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OFFICERS
COMMITTEE
CHAIRS
PRESIDENT
Jim Abbitt, PLS
McClure Engineering Assoc. Inc.
1037 21st Ave.
East Moline, IL 61244
Phone: (309) 792-9350
Email: j.abbitt@mcclureengineering.com
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
TBD
PRESIDENT ELECT
Mitchell R. Garrett, PLS
Shawnee Survey & Consulting Inc.
104 S. 4th St.
P.O. Box 125
Vienna, IL 62995
Phone: (618) 658-6065
Email: mitch@ss-ci.com
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
Carol A. Sweet-Johnson
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
BOARD MEETINGS
BUDGET
Duane E. Weiss
EDUCATION, TRAINING &
REGISTRATION
TBD
PUBLIC INFORMATION,
MARKETING & PUBLICATIONS
Travis Niederhofer
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Timothy J. Murphy, PLS
Manhard Consulting Ltd.
324 East Walnut Street
Roselle, IL 60172
Phone: (847) 634-5550
Email: tmurphy@manhard.com
Robert G. Brown, PLS
Juneau Associates, Inc. P.C.
2100 State St. PO Box 1325
Granite City, IL 62040 US
Phone: (618) 877-1400
Email: bbrown@jaipc.com
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Timothy Burch
ETHICS AND PRACTICE
TBD
10 AM -Location TBD
12.06.14
10 AM - Anchor Boat Club
08.01.14
10 AM - IPLSA office
11.01.14
10 AM - IPLSA office
01.10.05
10 AM - IPLSA office
SCHOLARSHIP, ELDRIDGE,
HONORS & AWARDS
Edward L. Clancy
Dennis Cummins,PLS
Foth Infrastructure & Environment LLC
1610 Broadmoor Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: (217) 352-4169
Email: dennis.cummins@foth.com
member of:
American Congress On Surveying
and Mapping National Society of
Professional Surveyors
09.13.14 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
DIRECTORS
Ronald D. Bauer, PLS
RB & Associates Consulting Inc.
4 West Main #201
Plano, IL 60545 US
Phone: (630) 552-7452
Email: ron@rb-associates.net
PAST PRESIDENT
Theodore P. Hartke, PLS
Hartke Engineering and Surveying, Inc.
2121 East 2350 North Road
Fithian, IL 61844
Phone (217) 840-1612
Email: tedhartke@hartke.pro
10 AM - Village of
Southern View Hall
MEMBERSHIP
Michael D. Bytner
INTERSOCIETY/GIS
TBD
Travis Niederhofer, PLS
Volkert, Inc.
24395 Maple Road
Hoyleton, IL 62803
Phone: (618) 581-6484
Email: travis_1280@hotmail.com
05.03.14
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
by Jim Abbitt
2014 - An Outlook Towards Improvements in Communications
Even as we changed our internal leadership, we are committed to our accountability to IPLSA membership. Our previous
Executive Boards have worked closely to organize and align the responsibilities of Directors and Committee Chairpersons
in what we believe to be the most efficient and responsive. These member / volunteers have accepted their role, their
assigned work and expectations.
In response to comments submitted by you, we start this calendar year and our first edition of Illinois Surveyor with a
report of topics of interest from several Committee Chairpersons. I would like to see us find room in our newsletters,
on a quarterly basis, to report on each Committee and their prime objectives for 2014. The “Reader’s Digest” version is
provided below to save a tree or two.
Government Affairs (Chairperson: Tim Burch)
• A favorable ruling for IPLSA, other Design
Professionals and multiple Contractors was
granted by the Circuit Court of Cook County
to stay enforcement of the Prevailing Wage
Determinations for survey workers and survey
foremen as previously created by the Illinois
Department of Labor until the matter can be
decided on its merits, or other conditions as set
forth in the Order. We will provide updates to
you as they become available to us.
• Additional hurdles remain in the form of Project
Labor Agreements and changes in Quality Based
Section for professional contracts.
• Our letter of complaint has been received
by the Complaint Review Committee of the
Land Surveyors Licensing Board regarding
the unlicensed practice by mortgage company
service providers and Flood Zone Determination
Companies without having an active, licensed
professional land surveyor making such
determination. The Committee will examine and
hopefully offer an agreeable advisory position
stating the practice of defining flood zones is a
professional practice under the current definition
of the Act.
Public Relations
• Membership Committee (Chairperson: Mike
Bytner): focus on increasing membership growth
and value.
»» Assisting in clarification of Sustaining and
Supporting Membership as stated in our
Constitution.
»» GIS Membership: potential offering a new
classification targeting GIS Professionals.
»» Long range planning: utilizing IPLSA member
data to chart growth and spot declines in
specific membership types.
• Public Information & Marketing Committee
(Chairperson: Travis Niederhofer)
»» Press Release was prepared and distributed
to each Chapter representative to forward to
their local newspaper announcing National
Surveyors Week in March.
»» Reminding members that NSPS provides free
pamphlets, DVDs and other promotional
materials for distribution to your local middle
school or high schools.
»» Search other Association or Society
publications for interesting articles for reprint
in the Illinois Surveyor.
»» Reminder of the commitment by IPLSA to
support the TrigStar testing and scholarship
programs at local high schools.
Professional Development
• Scholarship / Honors & Awards Committee
(Chairperson: Ed Clancy)
»» The Committee discussed the need to promote
scholarships with Northern Illinois University,
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
and Parkland Community College / Eastern
Illinois University. These three (3) schools
have baccalaureate degree programs along
with the 24 hour Land Surveying courses.
»» During the past year, the Committee was well
represented by nine (9) out of the ten (10)
Chapters.
»» Last year, IPLSA awarded five (5) $1,000
Student Scholarships, two (2) $1,500 Roy
Frank 24 hour Scholarships, and one (1) $500
Community College Scholarship.
»» This year’s sponsors of the Student
Scholarships awarded on February 13, 2014 at
the IPLSA Conference were:
1. Seiler Instrument Company
2. Flo Smith Williams – Surveying
Consultants, Inc. - Brady and Marty Smith
3. Duane and Angela Weiss
4. Heffernan / McLendon Scholarship by the
Heart of Illinois Chapter
5. Little Egypt Chapter
»» This year’s sponsors of the awards given on
February 14, 2014 at the IPLSA Conference
were:
1. Two (2) Carter Jenkins Distinguished
Awards
2. Three (3) Life Membership Awards
3. One (1) Young Surveyor of the Year Award
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EXECUTIVE VIEWPOINT
by Kim Robinson
his legislative session has been an important one
When there is a critical issue that needs your attention, IPLSA
for surveyors and other design professionals.
will be sending out alerts via email asking you to contact
With multiple bills threatening to change how
your legislators to register your support or opposition. The
surveyors do business, it can be difficult for surveyors to
Action Alert page will provide information on the issue and
keep track of issues as they move through the legislative
how it impacts the surveying profession, as well as a pre-
process. To keep our members up to date on proposals
written but customizable message for you to send to your
that affect surveyors and the profession of surveying, IPLSA
public officials. Simply enter your contact information in the
has just added a new tool on its website – The IPLSA
“Review Your Profile” section, and the page will connect
Legislative Center.
you with the appropriate legislators from your area. You
can customize your message if needed and send it to your
This tool will allow you to stay informed about current issues
legislators, all from the Action Alert page. Once you have
important to surveyors, take action by sending messages to
participated in an action alert, the confirmation page will let
your public officials, and share important information with
you share the alert information with others through email
friends and colleagues through email and various social media
and social media.
outlets – all through one convenient link. You can get to IPLSA’s
Legislative Center through the “Visit IPLSA’s Legislative Center”
The Legislative Center will allow IPLSA members to quickly
button on the bottom right of the homepage (www.iplsa.org) or
disseminate information that is important to surveyors and
by visiting http://iplsa.org/LegislativeCenter.php. Once there,
easily take appropriate action when necessary. It’s one
you will see all of IPLSA’s active issues, which you can click
more tool in the effort to ensure that the voices of design
on for more information. You will also be able to use the “Find
professionals are heard in the Illinois State Capitol.
Officials” directory to look up and contact your legislators.
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»» No applications were received for the William Heffernan Article of the Year,
Eldridge Award, Honorary Membership Award or Legislator of the Year
Award and the Pat Patterson Surveyor of the Year Award.
»» The Scholarships / Eldridge Honors and Awards Committee urges each
Chapter to submit names of individuals from their Chapter for the
IPLSA awards.
responses fell into the following categories:
»» Prevailing Wage Act changes
»» Statute of Limitations
»» Reporting of Committee work and progress on-line
»» Specific direction of Committee – needing to stay on point
»» Dues / reduction of IPLSA’s and future NSPS dues
»» Conference PDH’s / potential for credit for local chapter meetings
• Question of personal support of coordination of archiving private
surveys and monument records with a regional agency: 65% responded
positively.
• Question of personal financial support of current and future legal
actions against IL DOL or others: 65% responded positively.
Internal Affairs
• Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (Chairperson: Duane Weiss)
»» The committee’s duties are to monitor the association’s financials and
review and recommend proposed budgets.
»» This committee is a very active committee; meeting 4 to 6 times a year and
for the most part, the Chapter members are diligent in their attendance.
»» The Committee last met at the Conference in February and presented their
report. Details of the financial standing of the Association can be requested
of the chairperson or Executive Director. Each quarterly Board of Directions
meetings includes a distribution of updated financial information.
»» The Committee’s second meeting this year was in Champaign on Friday
evening, April 11, 2014.
»» Directives and additional discussion coming out of P&G meeting:
• Government Affairs to contact six IDOT offices regarding the
recordation of surveys across the state.
• Conference / Continued Education / Comparable to other states:
»» Wisconsin had 1400 attendees / only + 800 licensed Surveyors in WI.
»» 2014 is last year of contract at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield.
Planning & Goals Committee (Chairperson: Mitch Garrett)
»» A new sub-Committee for Strategic Planning:
• 3-Year Strategic Plan
• Need task items and prioritize, using several of above items
• Need accountability for results, reporting on regular basis
• Starting with a small group from P & G and Exec. Committee
• Members of sub-committee: Mike Bytner, Kim Robinson, Dan Evans,
Tim Murphy, Don Groesser, Carol Sweet-Johnson, Mitch Garrett
(CHAIRMAN of both P&G and Sub-Committee) and others TBD
• Jim suggested having Secretary/Treasurer as part of each Strategic
Planning sub-committee for better continuity from year to year
• A printed report compiled by past chairperson Jim Abbitt and Secretary /
Treasurer Tim Murphy follows:
»» A quick review of last year’s minutes, highlighting:
• Survey records storage with regional / State agency
• Rotation of Annual Conference locations
• Creation of separate “think tanks” and expansion of P&G Committee
• Creation of a five year plan
• Inquire about membership – ideas to expand numbers
• Review Survey Monkey Items sent to P&G members
• Responses to how individual Chapters could encourage a high level
of involvement for local meeting: 31 of 35 respondents had comments
or suggestions. The responses were turned over to the Membership
Committee for review
• Responses to what issue is believed as not being addressed by IPLSA
leadership: 29 of 35 respondents had comments or suggestions. The
»» Need More Committee Meetings to stay on point (Consider the
following)
• Skype, Zoom or GoTo Meeting
With the speed by which the year passes, it will be my personal goal to keep all lines of
communication open and to be responsive to questions and concerns as quickly as possible.
Updates and improvements to our website are coming soon and will offer additional ways you can
reach Committee Chairpersons, Directors, and Executive Committee members.
Best of luck to all in our daily efforts to provide for our families, our clients and our stakeholders;
together with the never-ending task of promoting the greatest profession in the world.
At your service,
Jim Abbitt, IPLSA President - 2014
j.abbitt@mclureengineering.com or 309-314-0177 cell, anytime
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SURVEYORS GET SOCIAL!
IPLSA is now on Twitter!
Follow us at @ILSurveyors to get the latest IPLSA news, including
conference information and industry articles. Did you do or see something
cool while surveying today? Post it on Twitter and use #mydaysurveying to
connect with other surveyors.
And don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook! We can be found at Illinois
Professional Land Surveyors Association and we update the page frequently
as an easy way to connect with surveyors on the go.
2014 Sustaining & Supporting Members
American Surveying & Engineering P.C.
105 West Madison Street, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60602-4605
Bel - Clair Electric Inc.
11 Southgate Center
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-5200
Berns Clancy & Associates P.C.
405 East Main Street
P.O. Box 755
Urbana, IL 61803
(217) 384-1144
Berntsen International Inc.
P.O. Box 8670
Madison, WI 53708
1-800-518-0934
Connor & Connor Inc.
P.O. Box 618
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-8623
Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc.
2750 West Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-8050
Frank & West Env. Eng. Inc.
7226 North State Route 29
Springfield, IL 62707
(217) 487-7686
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
1525 South 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Heartland Ag Group of Springfield Inc.
205 South Walnut Street
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9660 Precision Midwest
3S140 Barkley Avenue
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-1000
Hutchison Engineering Inc.
P.O. Box 820
1801 W. Lafayette
Jacksonville, IL 62651
(217) 245-7164
Rhutasel & Associates Inc.
4 Industrial Drive - P.O. Box 97
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3178
Seiler Instrument & Mfg. Inc.
3433 Tree Court Industrial Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63122
800-489-2282
IPLSA Benefit Association
205 South Walnut Street
P.O. Box 590
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-8102
Survey Instrument Consultants
609 South Hillsdale Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 999-1044
Kara Co. Inc.
5255 Dansher Road
Countryside, IL 60525
(800) 369-5272
Surveyors Materials Inc.
P.O. Box 5808
Saint Louis, MO 63134-0808
(314) 521-9041
Midwest Geomatics
2247 East Kearney Street
Springfield, MO 65803-4989
(918) 964-9360
Thouvenot Wade & Moerchen Inc.
4940 Old Collinsville Road
Swansea, IL 62226
(618) 624-4488
Missman Inc.
1011 27th Avenue
P.O. Box 6040
Rock Island, IL 61204
(309) 788-7644
Municipal Marking Dist. Inc.
17 Galligan Road
P.O. Box 221
Gilberts, IL 60136
(847) 426-3561
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Turning Point Systems Group
6480 North Industrial Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 353-8774
USI Midwest
234 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 625-5222
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New IPLSA Members
American Surveying & Engineering P.C.
Kevin Duffy #3228
Joshua Knight
Kurt Aper #3265
Mark Miller Hamilton
Clinton Lindsey
Rex A. Bradfield #2537
Matthew Hopp
Bernard J. Bauer, IV #3799
Jeremy Daniel Dressel
Corey Stout
Chris Rankin
Aric R. Gerald
G. Matt Kwiatkowski
Eric W. Bradley
Dennis Gould #2368
Melissa Rank #5026
Robert J. Dienhart
Charles V. Pierson, IV
Thomas E. Egger #2411
Scott Lutz #3511
John Totemeier #3293
Zachary Roush
Gary Pike #3174
Ronald L. Trader, Jr. #3305
Steven Laub
Jennifer Cappelletti
Chad W. White
Gerald Ferguson #3567
Mark Grinter
Dave Will
Scott Spayer #3645
William M. Wingstedt #2675
Ronald Jacobson
Michael S. Sweeney
Michael Szubryt
Colin Zahner
Jeff Emrick
David D. O'Brien #2545
Dana Mann #3698
Luke Day
Bryan Brennan
Lukas Evans
Norman R. Brown #2866
Michael Wyant #2277
Carlo C. Ferretti
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IDFPR Disciplinary Report
November - February
Donald Butzen, Chicago (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist advertising or holding out as a Professional
Engineering Design Firm by subtracting "Engineer" from name of Company.
KD Engineering and Associates, Chicago (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist advertising or holding out as a
Professional Engineering Design Firm by subtracting "Engineer" from name of Company.
Matthew Kustusch, Kenilworth (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist unlicensed practice of architecture.
Kendall White, Johnston, IA (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist unlicensed practice of structural engineering.
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EDITORIAL CONTENT
The Illinois Surveyor is the official publication of the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors
Association. It is published four times a year and is distributed free to all members and to
officers of similar organizations on a complimentary basis. News articles report on the
activities of Illinois Land Surveyors, industries, associations, state agencies, and member
groups, with particular emphasis on professional, legal, ethical and legislative developments
affecting the Land Surveying Profession. Attention is also given to educational programs and
to recognition of outstanding Land Surveyors and Land Surveying achievements.
Material published is not copyrighted and may be reprinted without written permission so
long as credit to IPLSA is given. Articles and columns appearing in the publication do not
necessarily reflect the official viewpoints of IPLSA but are published as a service to its members
and the General Public.
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Thanks to all who attended the 57th Annual Conference,
making it a success! Attendees enjoyed some returning
favorite events as well as some new experiences.
Wednesday night’s Exhibitor Preview Party was a real
hit with a surprise performance. IPLSA members Mike
Bytner, Don Groesser, and Cole Helfrich put on an
impromptu guitar concert.
Reed Timmer from Discovery
Channel’s Stormchasers gave an
exciting presentation on tornados
and severe weather during
Thursday’s Keynote luncheon.
Timmer’s presentation included
excerpts of storm chasing videos,
behind the scenes stories, and
the science behind storms.
We had a great turnout for
Thursday’s Exhibitor Reception.
There were a lot of exciting giveaways that concluded
the “Power of Networking” contest.
IPLSA would like to thank all of the chapters who
generously donated gifts to Friday’s Casino Night.
Participants had the opportunity to use their Casino
Night money to win a variety of fun prizes.
THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR'S
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Aerial Services, Inc.
Aerocon Photogrammetric Services, Inc.
American Surveying & Engineering, P.C.
Assurance Risk Managers
Berntsen International, Inc.
Blue Marble Geographics
Carlson Software
IDOT - Illinois Height Modernization Program
Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association
IPLSA Benefit Association
Kara Company, Inc.
Midwest Geomatics
Municipal Marking
National Society of Professional Surveyors
Northern Illinois University
Parkland College
Positioning Solutions Company
Precision Midwest
Rotolite of St. Louis, Inc.
Seiler Instrument & Manufacturing Inc.
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Surdex Corporation
Surveyors Materials, Inc.
Turning Point Systems Group
uGRIDD Corporation
USI Midwest
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Call to Order
D IS C U S S IO N
A C T IO N OR FOLLOW-UP
Ted Hartke called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Kim Robinson took the roll and established that there was a quorum.
Agenda
Roll Call
Kim Robinson took the Executive Committee roll call.
Motion to accept agenda as printed:
Duane Weiss
Second: Dennis Cummins
Unanimous
Agenda
Motion to approve September 14, 2013
minutes: Andy Canopy
Second: Tim Burch
Unanimous
Minutes
Motion to approve December 7, 2013
minutes: Duane Weiss
Second: Andy Canopy
Unanimous
Motion to Receive: Duane Weiss
Second: Lee Koehler
Unanimous
Treasurer's Report
Executive Director's
Report
Kim Robinson reported on status of dues renewals, database, conference planning,
prevailing wage issues and website upgrade. Additional website enhancements are
planned for 2014.
Government Affairs
Tim Burch reviewed recommendations that had been forwarded to the committee for
review, including a state surveyor and a state repository. Tim reported that the committee
had recommended moving forward with an electronic legislative notification system to
enable surveyors to quickly reach out to legislators on key issues.
Mike Bytner reported that NSPS membership had been approved in 2013. Goals for 2014
are to take a look at sustaining and supporting member definitions and opportunities. A
GIS membership may also be considered.
Public Relations
Travis Niederhofer reported that the Public Information, Marketing, Publications and
Geocaching Committee will develop a press release for distribution among chapters
during National Surveyors Week.
Tom Hagansee reported that the Intersociety/GIS Committee met with CLE about
promoting the Boundary Law Book. Committee is pursuing a joint committee to write
GIS standards in conjunction with ILGISA.
Tim Burch reported on NSPS activities, including NSPS efforts to address an issue with
the US Department of Labor. There was discussion about whether there would be value
in an ALTA certification program.
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Committee motion to implement an
electronic legislative notification system:
Passed unanimously
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Professional
Development
D IS C U S S IO N
A C T IO N O R F O LLOW-UP
Kyle Allred reported on status of NIU surveying program. NE Chapter is
hosting a seminar in the fall to provide mandatory PDHs prior to renewal.
Online SIT and LS review courses are being offered by NIU in partnership
with IPLSA.
Ed Clancy reported on status of awards and scholarships granted in 2013.
Committee motion to request that the Government
Affairs Committee review a proposed amendment to
the LS Administrative Rules to clarify the education
requirements: Unanimous
Dennis Cummins reported on status of conference planning and offered
thanks to the committee and staff.
No report from Ethics & Practice.
Internal Affairs
Roger Meyer reported that Constitution and Bylaws Committee had spent
extensive time reviewing and suggesting edits to the bylaws.
Duane Weiss presented a written report of the Budget, Finance & Audit
Committee’s 2013 activities.
Planning & Goals
Jim Abbitt reported on Planning & Goals activities for 2013, including
results of a recent survey.
Other Business
None reported.
External Business
Ed Clancy reviewed current status of Foundation. There will be a raffle
immediately following the installation banquet Friday night. Kim Robinson
reviewed the current status of the IPLSA PAC to date.
New Business
IPLSA is a sponsor of the ASCE Great Lakes Conference at Homer Lake on
April 11th. Volunteers are needed for those interested.
Committee motion to approve the Bylaws as presented
on Feb. 12, 2014:
Unanimous
Motion to Adjourn at 7:25: David Sherrill
Second: Mike Bytner
Unanimous
Adjournment
IPLSA Honors and Awards
IPLSA Scholarships
Josh Stumpe
William Kinney
Young Surveyor of the Year Award
Sponsored by Seiler Instrument and Manufacturing Inc.
Todd Horton
Matthew Curry
Carter Jenkins Distinguished Service Award
Sponsored by Heffernan/McLendon Memorial – Heart
of Illinois Chapter
David Sherrill
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PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR
3-5+ years of experience in Southern
Illinois area and a Survey technician
preferably an SIT or ability in Hillsboro Illinois.
PLS will be in charge of daily surveying operations in the Marion Office
including office and field, and writing
legal descriptions understand AutoCAD Civil3D, Microstation and coordinate geometry packages is a must.
Survey Technician will assist the Survey Manager in the Hillsboro Office.
Candidate will be involved in daily
field and office work spanning a wide
range of services and understand total stations, data collectors and GPS
along with the various computations
using AutoCAD Civil3D, Microstation and coordinate geometry packages is a must.
Salary commensurate with experience
and includes 401(k), benefit package
and merit bonus program, EOE. Interested candidates please send resume
to Human Resource Dept. 1400 E.
Tremont St., Hillsboro, Illinois 62049
or email to hr@hurst-rosche.com.
posted 4/03/2014
AMERICAN SURVEYING &
ENGINEERING, P.C.
Has immediate, full time career opportunities available in Chicago, Aurora and
Dixon offices.
Professional Engineers - Transportation
or Drainage Experience Preferred.
Professional Surveyors - Transportation and Land Acquisition Experience
Preferred.
Survey Crew Chiefs - experience required. Boundary, Transportation and
Construction background helpful. Occasional travel required.
Hydrographic Surveyors - experience
required. Familiar with multibeam, side
scan sonar and sub-bottom profiling. Some travel required.
Engineering/Surveying Technicians experience preferred, but willing to train
motivated individuals. Some travel required.
Utility Locate Technicians - experience
preferred, but willing to train motivated
individuals.
Licensed Certified General Appraisers
- IDOT/Tollway experience preferred but
will train.
Attractive Salary and Benefits. Benefits
include Profit Sharing, 401K, Group
Health, Disability and Life.
Send resume and salary history to: Mr.
Coventine Fidis, President/CEO, American Surveying & Engineering, P.C., P.O.
Box 8, Dixon, IL 61021 or E-mail to
info@americansurvey.com. All inquiries
confidential. Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. Visit our Website at www.americansurvey.com.
posted 4/03/2014
LAND SURVEY TECHNICIAN
Company: Premier
Location: Lemont, IL
Discipline: Land Surveying
Premier is an award winning, Landscape Architectural/Construction firm,
and a landscape industry leader servicing Chicago and its various suburbs.
Currently Premier is looking to add a
highly organized, energetic Land Survey Technician to our growing design
studio located in Lemont Illinois. Applicant must be a driven professional
to join our Civil Engineering/Surveying services and provide in-depth and
seasoned support to our multi-faceted
business.
Qualifications: 5-10 years of relevant
survey-related project experience; including but not limited to conducting,
preparing and recording all aspects of
ALTA/ACSM Land Title/Topography/
Boundary/As-Built surveys. Proficient
with construction staking, and site
grading/layout, construction observation experience a plus. Education and
Training: Bachelor’s degree in Land
Surveying or equivalent. Proficient
with Total Station layout equipment;
Trimble GPS experience is preferred.
Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications. Possess excellent organizational, time management
and communication skills. Valid IL
Drivers license.
posted 4/03/2014
V3 COMPANIES
Survey Instrument Operator
V3 Companies is a multi-discipline land
surveying and engineering firm that
provides services to clients in the public
and private sectors in the Greater Chicago area and surrounding suburbs. We
are seeking an Instrument Operator to
work in V3’s Survey Division. This is a
field based position. The ideal candidate
will have the following experience and/
or qualifications.
Qualifications:
•0-2 years of field surveying experience
in Topographic Surveying (Trimble
robotic total station and Trimble GPS
experience is a plus but not required).
•Good communication, computer and
math skills.
•Ability and willingness to work on 2-3
day out of town projects.
•Software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer,
and Word.
•A valid driver’s license and personal
transportation to Chicagoland projects
sites is required.
General Responsibilities will include assisting other survey crews. Type of work
includes Alta, Boundary, Topographic,
Condominium, Route, etc. surveying.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental,
vision, 401(k), annual retirement contribution, paid time off and holidays.
Please visit our website at www.v3co.
com for additional information on
V3 Companies. Qualified candidates
should submit their resumes to Stephanie Lindemann at slindemann@v3co.
com or by fax to 630.724.0385. V3 is
an equal opportunity employer.
posted 3/28/2014
FARNSWORTH GROUP, INC.
is a full-service engineering and architectural firm that offers our valued clients over 350 employees located in a
nationwide network of offices. We are
also one of the nation’s leaders in sustainable design initiatives. Farnsworth
Group is an employee-owned company
with a rich 100-year history that offers
an impressive benefits and compensation program in addition to excellent
career development opportunities. We
have the following position available:
Survey Crew Chief , Peoria, IL We have an immediate opening in our
Peoria, IL office for a Survey Crew Chief. Qualified candidates will perform and
lead a team that performs Boundary
Surveys, Topographic Surveys, and Construction Layout.
Specific Requirements include:
•Associates Degree in Land Surveying or
related
•5-10 years of property survey including
ALTA and Section Line Surveys
•Proficiency with GPS, Total Station and
Data Collectors
•Ability to organize field notes
•Ability to read Construction Plans
•Experience performing Boundary Re-
search, required
•Ability to execute field staking
•Strong math skills
•Wind Farm and Pipeline experience,
preferred
•Valid driver’s license
•Approximately 80% travel required
Desired Qualifications:
•AutoCAD experience
We offer a competitive salary and benefits
program that includes:
•Medical/Dental Plans
•Prescription Drug Program
•Vision Plan
•401(k) with Company Match
•Tuition Reimbursement
•Flexible Spending Account
•Time-off Benefits
For immediate consideration please use
the following link:
http://newton.newtonsoftware.com/
career/SubmitResume.action?id=8a37
238f44f2240a0144fef3762e6ae5&sou
rce=Professional%20Land%20Surveyors%20Website, or visit the Farnsworth
Group website at www.f-w.com and
click on the careers link. Farnsworth
Group, Inc. is proud to be an EEO/AA
employer M/F/D/V.
posted 3/28/2014
SURVEY CREW CHIEF
Job Description: Pangea Engineering and
Surveying, LLC is a St. Louis based consulting engineering & surveying firm with
major success in the fields of site development and water resources services. We are
seeking a highly motivated individual to
join our dynamic team of professionals.
Candidate Specification: Candidates
should have a minimum of 3-5 years surveying experience and be knowledgeable
in all aspects of property boundary, topographic and construction staking surveys.
CAD experience is preferred.
Job Requirements:
•Excellent communication, analytical
and organizational skills.
•Able to accurately run and adjust survey
measuring instruments including levels,
GPS equipment, and total stations with
electronic data collecting capabilities.
•Working knowledge of manual & robotic total stations, GPS and data collection is essential.
•CAD experience is a plus.
•Field experience in construction staking
and knowledge of boundary and topography survey practices such as leveling,
obtaining field measurements, finding
monumentation etc.
•Ability to work with our experienced
CLASSIFIEDS
field crew members in a variety of challenging outdoor environments and
situations.
•Performs mathematical calculations
and field checking of field data.
•Take accurate and clear notes and performs note reduction.
•Reads and understands plans and specifications.
•Knows basic sources of measurement
errors.
•Strong sense of responsibility, self-motivation and willingness to learn and to
advance.
•Valid driver's license and good driving
record.
•Safety oriented.
Pangea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Pangea is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug
screening.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Career Level Required: Experienced
(Non-Manager)
Experience Required: 1-2 Years
Education Required: Some College
Coursework Completed
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Email resumes to dbehlman@pangeagroup.com or fax to (314) 333-0601.
posted 3/26/2014
LIN ENGINEERING, LTD.
Lin Engineering is a land survey, civil and
structural engineering company providing survey services for the development
of roadway plans and right of way plats
for I.D.O.T. and the Illinois Toll Highway Authority. We perform topographic
surveys, construction staking, GPS geodetic networks and mapping control.
We have offices in Springfield and Westmont, Illinois.
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR
Experience in preparing and reviewing
Boundary and Topographic Surveys,
and Legal Descriptions and experience
scheduling and managing field crews is
desirable. A solid computer background
and experience in MicroStation/Geopak
is a plus.
SURVEY CREW CHIEF
A minimum of 2 years experience as a
Crew Chief performing ALTA/ACSM
Land Title Surveys, Boundary Surveys,
topographic surveys, hydraulic surveys,
and construction layout. Experience
with Trimble Robotic Total Stations,
TSC Data Collectors, and MicroStation
or AutoCad is a plus.
SURVEY TECHNICIAN
Entry Level Positions are available.
DRAFTING TECHNICIAN
A minimum of 1 year experience as a
Drafting Technician using MicroStation
or AutoCad.
SURVEYOR IN TRAINING
The candidate must be eligible to take the
Surveyor in Training exam.
Excellent salary, insurance, 401K & benefits.
Some travel required.
Submit resume to:
Lin Engineering, LTD.
3261 So. Meadowbrook Road
Springfield, Illinois 62711
Fax (217) 679-2736
email info@lineng.com or
woods@lineng.com
posted 3/20/2014
SURVEY CAD TECHNICIAN
SPACECO, Inc., a Rosemont based
Civil Engineering and Surveying is
seeking a Survey CAD Technician with
1-2 years experience. This position
involves technical support for Professional Land Surveyors and would
include preparation of survey related
plats. Successful candidate must be
able to work efficiently, multi-task,
and work in a deadline-driven environment. Microstation and Geo-Pak
experience preferred, but willing to
train motivated individuals.
We seek experienced and responsible
professionals who are committed to
personal service. We offer high growth
potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability, vacation and sick
days as well as an employer matching
401(k) program Interested candidates
should send resume and cover letter to
bgiroux@spacecoinc.com.
SPACECO, Inc. provides a full range
of civil engineering, site planning and
surveying services for residential, commercial and industrial construction
projects. Our highly qualified staff of
50, including 14 licensed professional
engineers and 3 licensed professional
surveyors, is dedicated to creating
quality site plans for your project.
SPACECO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of
SPACECO, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity without regard
to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, national origin, marital
status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, creed, veteran’s
status, veteran’s disability and physical
or mental disability, citizenship status or unfavorable discharge from the
military. SPACECO, Inc. intends that
all matters related to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits,
promotions, transfers, terminations
and layoffs and recalls, as well as all
SPACECO, Inc. sponsored social and
recreational programs, and all treatment on the job, be free of unlawful
discriminatory practices.
posted 3/12/2014
JACOB AND HEFNER
ASSOCIATES, INC.
1910 S. Highland Ave., Suite 100
Lombard, IL., 60148
Jacob and Hefner Associates, Inc.
is seeking a Survey Technician with
experience preparing Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, ALTA
Surveys, Plat of Subdivisions, Plat of
Easements, As-builts and writing legal descriptions. The ideal candidate
will also be proficient using Civil 3d
Autocad software. Having experience
preparing IDOT and Illinois State
Toll Highway Authority Plat of Highways would be a plus. Having a S.I.T.
license would be preferred, but is not
required.
Jacob and Hefner Associates, Inc., offers a competitive salary and benefits,
including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401k program.
Please send resume to the attention of
Carl Cook, PLS at ccook@jacobandhefner.com or by fax at 630-652-4601.
posted 2/21/2014
MANHARD CONSULTING
Is a multi-discipline, medium sized
surveying and engineering firm that
provides consulting services to clients
in the public, private and industrial
sectors seeks a Project Surveyor for our
Vernon Hills, IL office.
The Project Surveyor ensures the accurate preparation of survey/land development drawings/base maps; the research of deeds/records; and provides
the survey field crews with survey/
technical support and other internal
service groups with technical support
as directed. Position includes the ability to provide limited project management on assigned areas of capability
and responsibility for production and
coordination of staff surveyors.
REQUIREMENTS:
3-5 years experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D in the preparation of ALTA/ACSM
Land Title Surveys, boundary and topographic surveys and easement and rightof-way plans and other specialized survey
projects; a high level of experience with
coordinate geometry and boundary determination, right-of-way determination
including determination of survey and
construction baselines and easement location; a Land Surveyor’s license is preferred,
but not required if candidate has sufficient
qualifications to sit for the appropriate
State Surveying Exam; and must have
strong communications, planning, and
organizational skills.
We provide a competitive salary and
comprehensive benefits including: 2
medical plans; dental; vision insurance;
FSA and HSA; company sponsored life
insurance, and short term and long term
disability insurance; 401(k) retirement
plan; fifteen days paid time off accruals;
and flexible work schedules.
Manhard is an EEO/AAP (M/F/V/H) eVerify Employer.
Email resume to kgreene@manhard.com
Visit our website www.manhard.com
posted 2/04/2014
JACOB AND HEFNER
ASSOCIATES, INC.
1910 S. Highland Ave., Suite 100
Lombard, IL., 60148
Jacob and Hefner Associates, Inc. is
seeking a Survey Crew Chief with a
minimum of 5 years of experience performing Boundary, Topo, Alta Surveys
and Construction layout. Candidate
must be able to operate Geodimeter,
Leica and Trimble robotic instruments
as a one person crew. Knowledge of Leica GPS equipment preferred. Candidate
must have a valid driver’s license.
Jacob and Hefner Associates, Inc., offers a competitive salary and benefits,
including medical, dental, life and disability insurance and 401(k) program.
Please send resume to ccook@jacobandhefner.com or fax to 630-652-4601.
posted 1/24/2014
MERITCORP GROUP, LLC
Is a full service civil engineering, land
planning, land surveying and environ-
CLASSIFIEDS
mental services company. Started by
Todd Roberts, PE and James P. Meier,
PE, PLS, CFM, MeritCorp was built
on a desire to provide quality service.
We are committed to building longterm relationships with our clients by
providing customer service with honesty, integrity and the dedication necessary to help make projects successful. With over 25 years of experience
in Education, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Office Development,
Major Land Developments, Storm
Water Management, Interstate, and
Highway Developments, our staff are
capable of dealing with complex project, budget and scheduling issues. We
seek to serve our clients with Integrity, provide value, and be a company
of Merit.
We are currently seeking candidates for
the following positions:
SURVEY CREW CHIEF
Job Description: Candidate will oversee 1-2 other members of a crew to
complete various survey tasks, including but not limited to, utilizing survey
equipment to acquire accurate data for
topographic, as-built, and boundary
surveys. Candidate will also need to
be able to work alone when the job requires it. There will be stretches of time
in which overtime will be necessary in
order to meet deadlines. Communication skills will be essential in coordinating with other crews and personnel for
large-scale projects in which progresstracking will play key roles.
Skills and Requirements:
•Minimum of 2 years of experience as a
survey crew chief
•Surveyor-in-Training preferred, but not
required
•Valid driver’s license REQUIRED
•Must have experience in performing
Topographic Surveys, As-built Surveys, & Boundary Surveys
•Proficiency utilizing GPS, Robotic Total Stations. [Trimble experience preferred but not required]
•Good judgment and problem solving
skills •Must follow company safety guidelines
and requirements at all times
•Flexible schedule and ability to meet
deadlines and work overtime when
necessary
•Strong leadership abilities with focus on
details
•AutoCad Civil 3D experience is beneficial, but not required.
SURVEY TECHNICIAN
Job Description: Candidate will assist
crew chief in completing various survey
tasks. Candidate will set up and utilize
survey equipment to collect accurate data.
There will be periods in which overtime
will be necessary to meet deadlines.
Skills and Requirements:
•Previous Survey Experience Preferred
•Valid driver’s license REQUIRED
•Good Judgment and problem solving
skills •Must follow Company Safety guidelines and requirements at all times
•Flexible Schedule and Ability to Meet
Deadlines and work overtime when
necessary
•Detail Focused
•AutoCad Civil 3D experience is beneficial, but not required
CAD TECHNICIAN
Job Description: Candidate will be responsible for utilizing AutoCad to draft
and/or assist drafting various types of
projects including, but not limited to,
Topographic Surveys, As-built Surveys,
Communication Easement Exhibits,
Plats of Subdivision, & Engineering
Plans. Candidate must follow drafting
standards to maintain consistency on all
projects.
Skills and Requirements:
•Minimum of 2 years of experience of
using AutoCad or similar software
•Drafting experience using AutoCad
Civil 3d and its features preferred
•Experience drafting Topographic Surveys, As-built Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Engineering Plans Required
•Flexible schedule and ability to meet
deadlines and work overtime when
necessary
•Able to take direction and work with
others
•Detail focused
Please send resume to info@meritcorp.
com
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR/
SURVEY CREW CHIEF/SURVEY
TECHNICIAN
AES Services, Inc., a western-Chicago
based Engineering/Survey firm seeks out
experienced and responsible individuals
to perform surveying related duties, provide technical support for Professional
Land Surveyors/ Engineering Staff and
assist in project management for the following positions:
PROFESSIONAL LAND
SURVEYOR JOB DESCRIPTION
AND REQUIREMENTS:
•Supervise and run survey crew operations.
•Perform ALTA/ACSM Land Title Sur-
veys, Plat of Highways, Route Surveys,
Topographic Surveys, Construction
Staking and Transportation projects
with IDOT/ISTHA/CDOT and others DOT’s.
•Maintain and adhere to QA/QC procedures/note taking and maintaining
office and field project material.
•Ability to communicate with members of the general public as well as
coworkers.
•Follow instructions/work orders from
project managers.
•5-10 years of land surveying experience
in charge of field crews for all aspects of
surveying and types of surveys.
•Proficiency with Trimble and Leica
GPS, Trimble Robotic Total Station
(S6), Trimble (TSC3) and TDS Ranger
Data Collectors.
•Construction layout, ability to read and
comprehend Construction Plans.
•Strong math skills.
•Valid driver’s license.
•Micro Station and Geopak Experience
is a plus.
•Ability to organize field notes and execute field staking.
•Strong verbal/communication skills
and computer skills.
•Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
•Perform record search at recorders offices and government entities.
•Prepare legal descriptions. Sign and
Seal all survey plans prepared and calculated.
•Business development/Marking of Survey skills.
•Proficient with IDOT Standards/ Code
lists and survey requirements.
SURVEY CREW CHIEF
JOB DESCRIPTION AND
REQUIREMENTS:
•Complete all assigned tasks in a timely
fashion, be diligent in field procedures
and maintain company standards at all
times.
•Supervise additional staff members assisting in survey assignments. Types
of surveys performed: ALTA/ACSM
Land Title Surveys, Route Surveys,
Topographic Surveys, Construction
Staking and Transportation projects
with IDOT/ISTHA/CDOT and others DOT’s.
•Adhere to QA/QC procedures and note
taking. Follow instructions/work orders
from project managers.
•Proficiency with Trimble and Leica
GPS, Trimble Robotic Total Station
(S6), Trimble (TSC3) and TDS Ranger
Data Collectors.
•5-10 years of survey crew chief experience including ALTA and Sectional
Boundary Survey.
•Construction layout, ability to read and
comprehend Construction Plans.
•Strong math skills.
•Valid driver’s license.
•Micro Station and Geopak Experience
is a plus.
•Ability to organize field notes and execute field staking.
•Strong verbal/communication skills
and computer skills.
•Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
•Proficient with IDOT Standards/ Code
lists and survey requirements.
•Review and follow project scope, keeping all project information and electronic files well organized.
•SIT or CST credentials a plus.
Desired Qualifications: LSIT Certification with ability to take PLS examination.
SURVEY TECHNICIAN
JOB DESCRIPTION AND
REQUIREMENT:
•Process field data and complete final
survey drawings for private section as
well as Government Agencies.
•Assist Professional Land Surveyors and
Project Manager in completing assigned
tasks as well as QA/QC procedures.
•Organize and maintain project folders
and associated drawing and documentation related to assigned projects.
•Micro station and Geopak experience
required. AutoCAD experience an
added benefit.
•Minimum of 5-10 years of Survey AutoCAD experience.
•Knowledgeable of IDOT CADD Standards as well as field to finish.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•AutoCAD experience a plus.
WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE
SALARY AND BENEFITS
PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES:
•Medical/Dental Insurance Plans
•Vision Plans
•Continuing Education Reimbursement
•Vacation Pay and Sick days
•Paid Holidays
All potential candidates subject to passing pre-employment background check
and drug screen.
If you are interested in being considered
for an opportunity, please email a resume
and cover letter to aesser@aesser.com.
posted 1/22/2014
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