Lead Surveyor - Field Craft & Project Leadership

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 is seeking an experienced Surveyor in 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.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of field surveying experience, proficiency with Trimble/Leica equipment, and the ability to mentor junior crew members while ensuring compliance with Indiana survey standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional field surveying experience.
• Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, 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

Field surveying

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Electronic data collectors

Legal descriptions

Driver's license

Outdoors work

Tools

Trimble equipment

Leica equipment

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking an experienced Surveyor in 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.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of field surveying experience, proficiency with Trimble/Leica equipment, and the ability to mentor junior crew members while ensuring compliance with Indiana survey standards.