Professional Land Surveyor
LVI Associates · Indiana, United States · 1 wk ago
Engineering$95k–$145k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, route, construction, easement, and utility surveys.
- Serve as Surveyor of Record and review survey documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare and certify plats, legal descriptions, easement exhibits, and survey reports.
- Cookordinate project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to survey crews, CAD technicians, and junior survey staff.
- Review field data, calculations, and final survey drawings to ensure quality control standards are met.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, planning, and environmental teams on multidisciplinary projects.
- Communicate directly with clients, contractors, utility providers, and government agencies throughout project lifecycles.
- Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, client relationship management, and project presentations.
- Ensure compliance with Indiana surveying regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.
Qualifications
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Indiana, or ability to obtain Indiana licensure through reciprocity.
- Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive land surveying experience.
- Strong knowledge of boundary law, survey principles, and Indiana surveying regulations.
- Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating survey staff.
- Proficiency with survey software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, Trimble Business Center, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, laser scanning, UAV mapping, and modern surveying technologies.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.
- Preferred Experience:
- Transportation, municipal, utility, land development, and infrastructure projects.
- INDOT-related surveying projects and right-of-way services.
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys.
- Construction staking and construction services.
- LiDAR, reality capture, and geospatial data management.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and professional development support.
- Licensure, continuing education, and professional association reimbursement.
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing multidisciplinary organization.
Compensation
Expected Salary Range: $95,000 - $145,000+ annually, commensurate with experience, licensure, and project management responsibilities.