Senior Surveyor - Ohio

Align; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and volunteer PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Volunteer PTO

Parental leave

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

A premier professional consulting firm is seeking a Surveyor/Survey Team Lead to drive surveying practices in Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and a Professional Surveyor license in Ohio, boasting at least 5 years of progressive experience. Responsibilities include overseeing field operations, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with engineering teams on impactful projects. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, coupled with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, construction, and control surveys.
• Skilled in robotic total stations, RTK GPS, and data collectors.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and / or Microstation
• Proven ability to lead field crews and manage daily operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

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 process, 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

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Construction surveys

Robotic total stations

RTK GPS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Surveyor in Ohio

Tools

Data collectors

Microstation

Robotic total stations

RTK GPS

Data collectors

Job description

Location: Ohio Regional Offices (Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, and Toledo)

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Continue your career with purpose. Build communities with impact.

Fishbeck is seeking a talented and motivated Surveyor/Survey Team Lead to expand our surveying practice in the Ohio market. This is a unique opportunity to expand a high-performing team and lead impactful projects that support transportation engineering, municipal, and construction initiatives across the region.

We’re looking for a licensed professional to strengthen our surveying team, someone who thrives in both field and office settings, demonstrates strong leadership, and is passionate about mentoring others while consistently delivering high-quality results.

What You’ll Do

• 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 process, 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.
• Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, construction, and control surveys.
• Skilled in robotic total stations, RTK GPS, and data collectors.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and / or Microstation
• Proven ability to lead field crews and manage daily operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Why Fishbeck?

• Work on meaningful projects that shape infrastructure and communities.
• Lead and mentor within a collaborative, people-first culture.
• Enjoy flexibility with hybrid and field-based work options.
• Be part of a 100% employee-owned company that invests in your future.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, profit-sharing, and stock ownership.
• Paid time off, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
• Wellness programs and professional development resources.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs., walk or stand for extended periods, and perform tasks requiring bending, kneeling, and climbing. Good vision, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness are essential.

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About Fishbeck

Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 20 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a hands-on and design-orientated practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.

Fishbeck is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.