Professional Surveyor

Key Responsibilities:

Survey Leadership & Field Operations

• Serve as Lead Surveyor on assigned survey crews for boundary, route, topographic, construction staking, construction verification, and horizontal/vertical control surveys.
• Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and oversee a wide range of field survey tasks.
• Conduct pre-survey and pre-mission planning, including GPS survey planning, data processing, adjustment, and QA/QC.
• Oversee daily crew assignments, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to project schedules.
• Monitor and enforce proper survey techniques, equipment usage, safety protocols, and quality standards.

Technical & Office Responsibilities

• Conduct research of public records, including deeds, plats, survey references, and other documentation.
• Analyze property lines and boundaries; prepare boundary descriptions, Surveyor’s Reports, and related documentation.
• Prepare data for CAD handoff or perform CAD drafting tasks to produce survey drawings and plats.
• Organize and maintain complete project files (electronic and hardcopy).
• Apply Indiana surveying laws, standards, specifications, and best practices to all work assignments.
• Perform office-based work involving computer use, document review, and coordination with project teams.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, project managers, public officials, and external agencies.
• Attend meetings with clients and public officials as required.
• Lead or contribute to pre-survey planning discussions to scope and strategize survey projects.
• Oversee work of assigned team members and provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Surveyor (PS)
• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or another approved degree with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant field experience with a strong foundation in boundary, topographic, and construction surveying.
• Proficiency in:
• GPS survey methods and data processing
• Survey equipment (total stations, GPS receivers, levels)
• CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
• Working knowledge of:
• Coordinate geometry
• Survey measurement adjustment software
• Indiana land surveying laws, regulations, and professional standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in developed and undeveloped areas under varying weather conditions, with physical requirements including walking, staking, and lifting up to 50–75 pounds.

Preferred Attributes

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment while collaborating closely with supervisors and project teams.
• Professional, ethical approach to survey practice and client service.

Work Environment & Supervision:

• Work is performed in both field and office environments.
• Assignments are carried out under general supervision, with clear objectives provided by a supervisor.
• Work is reviewed during progress and upon completion for quality, compliance, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Candidates must be able to drive to various project sites and meeting locations throughout Indiana.

What We Offer:

Excellent workplace culture
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner!
Rich coverage for major medical insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance)
Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
Generous vacation and sick leave
Student loan repayment benefit