Senior Surveyor - Ohio

Fishbeck; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid and flexible schedules

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

Fishbeck, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a Senior Surveyor to lead the surveying practice in Ohio. Based at the Ohio Regional Offices, you will oversee field operations, plan projects, interpret plats and drawings, and mentor the surveying team.

You will collaborate with engineers, manage budgets and proposals, and expand client relationships with ODOT and local partners while driving QA/QC processes for accurate, compliant surveys.

Qualifications

• Degree in surveying or related field is required.
• Licensed Professional Surveyor in Ohio.
• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, construction, and control surveys.

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 various 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

Leadership

Project planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering

Tools

Robotic total stations

RTK GPS

Data collectors

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Senior Surveyor

Location: Ohio Regional Offices

Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together—our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Surveyor/Survey Team Lead to help us keep building.

Working with our surveying team, you will help expand Fishbeck’s surveying practice in the Ohio market while leading impactful projects that support transportation engineering, municipal, and construction initiatives across the region.

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 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.

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.
• Ability 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.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are 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.

Build Your Future Here

Candidates for this position can reside in the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Columbus, OH markets.