Professional Surveyor

Lochmueller Group is seeking a Licensed Professional Surveyor (PS) to lead and support survey operations on small to mid-sized projects of limited to moderate complexity throughout the state of Indiana. This role combines technical expertise, client interaction, and mentorship, with opportunities to contribute to both field and office-based survey activities. The ideal candidate is a collaborative professional who applies sound judgment, adheres to state regulations, and consistently delivers high-quality surveying services.

Responsibilities

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; 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; 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

Requirements

Licensed Professional Surveyor (PS); Valid driver's license with the ability and willingness to travel to project sites

Nice to have

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; Proficiency in survey equipment (total stations, GPS receivers, levels); Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation; Working knowledge of coordinate geometry; Working knowledge of survey measurement adjustment software; Working knowledge of Indiana land surveying laws, regulations, and professional standards; Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word; Strong written and verbal communication skills; 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; 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

Benefits

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