Lead Field Surveyor: Boundary, Topography & Staking

Cogent Analytics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Vision

Dental

401k / HSA plans

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking an experienced Surveyor for the Indianapolis area to support boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects across central Indiana. This hands-on, field-focused role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and craftsmanship, with direct impact on project outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, CAD staff, and field crews, lead field operations, and navigate Indiana survey law and standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional field surveying experience.
• Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and electronic data collectors.
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, plats, and deeds.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain.

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 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.

Skills

Total stations / GPS/GNSS / data-colel

Read and interpret legal descriptions,

Valid driver’s license

Field surveying experience

Education

Indiana Licensed Land Surveyor (LS) or LSIT

Tools

Trimble equipment

Leica equipment

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking an experienced Surveyor for the Indianapolis area to support boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects across central Indiana. This hands-on, field-focused role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and craftsmanship, with direct impact on project outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, CAD staff, and field crews, lead field operations, and navigate Indiana survey law and standards.