Senior Field Surveyor: Boundary, Topography & Staking

Cogent Analytics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Vision

Dental

401k / HSA plans

Job summary

Cogent Analytics, a civil‑engineering and surveying team in the 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 rewards accuracy, efficiency, and craftsmanship.

You will collaborate with project managers, CAD staff, and field crews to deliver precise field data and high‑quality survey products from mobilization through final deliverables.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional field surveying experience.
• 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

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Indiana LS or LSIT licensure in progress

Tools

Total stations

GPS/GNSS receivers

Data collectors

Trimble/Leica equipment

Job description

Cogent Analytics, a civil‑engineering and surveying team in the 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 rewards accuracy, efficiency, and craftsmanship.

You will collaborate with project managers, CAD staff, and field crews to deliver precise field data and high‑quality survey products from mobilization through final deliverables.