Surveyor Lead - Civil

About This Role

This lead surveyor position in civil engineering and surveying focuses on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects. The role is hands-on, field-focused, and suitable for someone who values accuracy, efficiency, and craftsmanship, working closely with project managers, CAD staff, and field crews to deliver precise field data and high-quality survey products.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain

Nice to have:

• 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

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k plan
• HSA plans
• Project-based incentive structure

Important Details

• This is a lean, high-accountability team where judgment and field expertise directly influence project outcomes
• The work is varied and contributions are visible

About the Company

Our client is a growing civil-engineering and surveying team in the Indianapolis area.