Professional Surveyor

Lochmueller Group•Jeffersonville, IN

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About The Position

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. Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation design projects for local public agencies and state DOTâs. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service as we make a difference in our communities.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Surveyor (PS)
Bachelorâs 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 driverâs 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 50â75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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.

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, Surveyorâs 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.