Lead Surveyor: Field Precision & Autonomy

Cogent Analytics; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Vision

Dental

401k / HSA plans

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking an experienced Surveyor for our Indianapolis-area civil‑engineering and surveying team 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 close work alongside project managers and CAD staff to deliver precise field data from mobilization through final deliverables.

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

Field surveying

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Data collection

Reading legal descriptions

Tools

Trimble equipment

Leica equipment

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking an experienced Surveyor for our Indianapolis-area civil‑engineering and surveying team 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 close work alongside project managers and CAD staff to deliver precise field data from mobilization through final deliverables.