Project Surveyor

Lochmueller Group • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Lochmueller Group is seeking a Project Surveyor to join 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, and design support. It bridges field and office work to help ensure accurate and efficient project deliverables, with opportunities to work across a range of survey technologies and projects.

Lochmueller Group is an infrastructure-focused engineering consulting firm providing services to public agencies and private entities. Its services include surveying, transportation design, traffic engineering and transportation planning, water resources design, environmental analysis and permitting, construction engineering and inspection, and land acquisition and appraisal. The company has served communities for over 40 years and describes its culture through the values of Creativity, Accountability, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, and Achievement (CARDIA). It is 100% employee-owned through an ESOP.

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.
• At least 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 and existing rights of way, and conducting property line analysis.
• Strong knowledge of INDOT procedures pertaining to Route Surveying and Right-of-Way Engineering.
• Proficiency with design software such as 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 plats, legal descriptions, plans, and computations for acquisitions.
• Collaborate with survey and engineering staff to support accurate, timely deliverables.
• Conduct topographic surveys to support project design and development.
• Perform reality capture processes, 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.
• Develop survey plats, legal descriptions, plans, and computations.
• Use design software such as OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and Civil 3D to support project development.
• Bridge field and office work to help ensure the 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