Lead Land Surveyor - Field-Based, Boundary & ALTA

Cogent Analytics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Vision

Dental

401k / HSA plans

Job summary

Cogent Analytics in Indianapolis area seeks an experienced Surveyor to support boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects across central Indiana. This hands-on, field-focused role values accuracy, efficiency, and craftsmanship, delivering precise field data and reliable deliverables with project teams.

The ideal candidate thrives in a lean, high-accountability environment and takes ownership of work, reading legal descriptions and adhering to professional standards and

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Field data collection

Legal descriptions

Boundary surveys

Education

Indiana Licensed Land Surveyor (LS) or LSIT

Tools

Trimble equipment

Leica equipment

Job description

Cogent Analytics in Indianapolis area seeks an experienced Surveyor to support boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects across central Indiana. This hands-on, field-focused role values accuracy, efficiency, and craftsmanship, delivering precise field data and reliable deliverables with project teams.

The ideal candidate thrives in a lean, high-accountability environment and takes ownership of work, reading legal descriptions and adhering to professional standards and