Lead Surveyor & Team Lead – Ohio Geomatics

Fishbeck; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fishbeck, a 100% employee-owned firm, invites a Senior Surveyor to join Ohio Regional Offices. You will lead field survey operations, plan projects, and mentor the surveying team as you expand the practice across the region.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients on scope and workplans, develop QA/QC processes, and contribute to budgeting and proposals while strengthening relationships with ODOT and local partners.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Surveyor in Ohio.
• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• Proficient with robotic total stations, RTK GPS, and data collectors.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
• Ability to lead field crews and manage daily operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather; lift up to 50 lbs.; stand, bend, and climb as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field survey operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate survey projects, including scheduling and resource management.
• Interpret legal documents, plats, and engineering drawings to determine property boundaries.
• Perform complex calculations and data analysis for boundary, topographic, construction, and control surveys.
• Review and validate survey data for compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to develop scope and workplans for a variety of projects.
• Mentor junior survey staff and promote technical growth.
• Prepare and review survey reports, plats, and documentation for clients and agencies.
• Establish survey workflows, QA/QC processes, and best practices for a growing team.
• Assist in project budgeting, estimating, and proposal development.
• Help grow Fishbeck’s presence in Ohio by strengthening relationships with ODOT, counties, municipalities, and local partners.

Skills

Field leadership

Surveying expertise

Project coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Robotic total stations

RTK GPS

Job description

Fishbeck, a 100% employee-owned firm, invites a Senior Surveyor to join Ohio Regional Offices. You will lead field survey operations, plan projects, and mentor the surveying team as you expand the practice across the region.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients on scope and workplans, develop QA/QC processes, and contribute to budgeting and proposals while strengthening relationships with ODOT and local partners.