Project Surveyor

Lochmueller Group • Evansville IN, IN

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About The Position

Lochmueller Group is seeking a Project Surveyor for its Survey & Right of Way Engineering team. The role performs technical work supporting survey and engineering teams, including right-of-way engineering, reality capture, topographic surveys, data processing, and design support. It combines field and office work and contributes to accurate, efficient project deliverables across varied survey technologies and projects.

Lochmueller Group is an infrastructure-focused engineering consulting firm that provides services to public agencies and private entities, including surveying, transportation design and planning, traffic engineering, water resources, environmental services, construction engineering and inspection, and land acquisition and appraisal. The company describes itself as a 100% employee-owned ESOP and emphasizes its CARDIA values: Creativity, Accountability, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, and Achievement.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant survey and/or right-of-way engineering experience.
• Experience performing topographic surveys and survey technician duties.
• Experience processing survey field data.
• Experience establishing survey alignments, existing rights-of-way, and analyzing property lines.
• Strong knowledge of INDOT procedures for Route Surveying and Right-of-Way Engineering.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and/or Civil 3D.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in both field and office settings.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for occasional out-of-town field work.

Nice To Haves

• Surveyor in Training (SIT) certification or progress toward professional licensure.
• Experience with laser scanning and other reality capture workflows.
• Experience with UAV data collection; FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Experience supporting right-of-way engineering or right-of-way plan development.
• Experience with GPS/GNSS and conventional survey equipment.
• Familiarity with GIS applications and geospatial data management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to right-of-way engineering efforts in support of project development.
• Develop acquisition plats, legal descriptions, plans, and computations.
• Collaborate with survey and engineering staff to provide accurate, timely deliverables.
• Conduct topographic surveys to support project design and development.
• Perform reality capture, including laser scanning and UAV data collection.
• Perform survey technician duties in the field.
• Process field data for use in project development.
• Establish existing alignments, rights-of-way, easements, and property lines.
• Use OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and Civil 3D to support project development.
• Coordinate field and office work to help ensure accuracy and efficiency of deliverables.
• Travel for occasional out-of-town field work; advance notice will be provided whenever possible.
• Support other responsibilities and projects as opportunities arise.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance, with an option for additional voluntary life insurance.
• Vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and flexible scheduling.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Student loan repayment benefit.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional membership dues.
• Career and educational development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree