Land Surveyor

Our client, a growing civil‑engineering and surveying team in the Indianapolis area is seeking an experienced Surveyor to support boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects across central Indiana. This role is hands‑on, field‑focused, and ideal for someone who takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• The Surveyor works closely with project managers, CAD staff, and field crews to deliver precise field data and high‑quality survey products from mobilization through final deliverables.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking surveys
• Operate and maintain total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, and data collectors
• Process and reduce field data; prepare point files and surface data for CAD production
• Research plats, deeds, easements, and county records to support boundary determinations
• Coordinate with CAD technicians to ensure accurate translation of field data
• Lead field crew operations, equipment logistics, and daily mobilization
• Document field conditions, anomalies, and findings in clear field notes and reports
• Ensure compliance with Indiana survey law and professional standards
• Track project progress and communicate schedule or scope issues proactively

Requirements

3+ years of professional field surveying experience

• Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and electronic data collectors
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, plats, and deed documents

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Dependable, field‑ready, and methodical in both work and documentation
• Proactive communicator who flags issues before they become downstream problems

Organized field notes and consistent reporting habits

• Reliable and punctual — understands that field schedules depend on the crew
• Sees surveying as a craft and takes ownership of the quality of their work
• Active Indiana LS license with the ability to stamp deliverables
• Familiarity with county recorder and surveyor systems in central Indiana

Preferred

• Indiana Licensed Land Surveyor (LS) or LSIT actively pursuing licensure
• Experience with Trimble or Leica equipment and related software
• Familiarity with central Indiana survey records (Boone, Hamilton, etc.)
• Construction staking experience for land development projects
• Ability to mentor or lead a survey technician or two‑person crew

Standout Qualities

• Experience managing survey projects from records research through final plat
• Demonstrated leadership of field crews or mentorship of junior technicians
• This is not a large production environment — it’s a lean, high‑accountability team where your judgment and field expertise directly influence project outcomes. The work is varied, your contributions are visible, and strong performance is rewarded through a project‑based incentive structure. For a licensed or license‑track surveyor who wants ownership, autonomy, and a direct line to leadership, this role offers a meaningful next step.

Benefits

• 401k / HSA plans