Senior Land Surveyor (PLS)

OHM Advisors • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

OHM Advisors is seeking a Senior Land Surveyor to manage clients and projects and lead the survey group in Indiana. The position contributes to the success of the Field Services Survey team and helps guide the group’s growth by staying informed about market trends and leaders. The role includes client engagement, project scoping, quality oversight, team leadership, technical guidance, survey research and review, and occasional field surveying activities.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in surveying, engineering, or a similar technical program.
• Indiana PLS licensure.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Computer literacy and experience with Excel.
• Experience with all types of surveying equipment and procedures.
• Strong aptitude for mathematics, particularly trigonometry and geometry.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Open Roads Designer.
• Proven ability to manage people and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid and current driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with DOT survey standards.

Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external clients on survey-related projects.
• Ensure adherence to quality control and quality assurance procedures as necessary.
• Prepare project scope and fee proposals.
• Understand required survey and right-of-way scope and recommend change orders when appropriate.
• Lead survey professionals and technicians in collecting and processing survey data.
• Communicate information effectively to staff and the leadership team.
• Provide technical expertise, problem-solving support, and training to develop staff.
• Calculate parcel, lot-line, and easement locations using taxation or title information.
• Review easement and right-of-way descriptions and documents, including drawings when required by the client.
• Review lot splits and combinations according to local requirements.
• Research public land survey records.
• Apply state and local regulations regarding surveying standards and practices.
• Occasionally perform field activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile surveys, and cross-section surveys.
• Stay current with market trends and leaders and contribute to the growth and direction of the survey group.

Benefits

• BCBSM medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company profit sharing.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution.
• Paid professional association membership.
• Tuition and certification expense reimbursement.
• Volunteer Service Leave.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability options.
• Voluntary Wellness Program.
• OHM Grad School.
• OHM University.
• Career advancement and enrichment programs.

What This Job Offers

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