Professional Land Surveyor

Encompass Energy Services; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Services, LLC is seeking a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor to lead boundary and surveying work in Lafayette, Indiana. The role focuses on accurate field measurements, data verification, and producing precise maps for property boundaries and development projects.

The ideal candidate holds a PLS license and a bachelor’s degree in surveying or civil engineering, with strong CAD experience and comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying or civil engineering.
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor.
• Strong problem-solving and mapping knowledge.
• Willingness to work outdoors and manage time effectively.
• Experience with computer-aided drafting programs.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record precise distances and angles on land surfaces and boundaries.
• Use surveying equipment and CAD programs to collect and record data.
• Research historical maps and land records to verify measurements.
• Create reports and maps from field data and boundary markers.
• Prepare 2D maps and 3D renderings of property features.
• Follow legal procedures to establish official boundaries for various stakeholders.
• Communicate with architects, engineers, and construction teams during land development.

Skills

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Time management

Computer drafting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying or civil engineering

Professional Land Surveying license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble GPS

Job description

Summary

Responsible for applying the laws & procedures relating to land ownership, boundaries and titles when reviewing Survey work. The PLS checks and produces individual data sets that require Professional Surveyor certification.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record precise distances and angles on, above or below the land surface, including boundary points, ALTAs, topographical features and other designated markers
• Use a variety of modern surveying equipment, manual recording, computer-aided drafting programs and databases to collect and record data of geological areas according to project requirements
• Research historical maps, land records, previous survey results and land title information as needed to compare and verify current measurements and resolve questions of boundary lines
• Create reports and maps according to customer or project requirements containing information from field measurements, boundary markers and topographical features
• Prepare two-dimensional maps and three-dimensional computer renderings of property features, such as boundary lines, geological points of interest, existing structures, water features and utility lines
• Follow accepted legal procedures to establish official land and water boundaries for government agencies, real estate developers and private parties to be used during property sales, leases and disputes
• Communicate with architects, engineers and construction personnel as needed during land development projects to verify geological and property boundary data and contribute to building design as needed

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying or civil engineering
• Professional Land Surveying license
• Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of mapping concepts
• Self-motivated with good time management and ability to work outdoors and walk as needed
• Experience with computer drafting programs

Preferred

• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble GPS

Encompass Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This position requires that you are eligible to work in the United States. Encompass Services, LLC will not sponsor visa applications for this position.