Senior Surveyor - Ohio

Align; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A premier consulting firm is seeking a Surveyor/Survey Team Lead to manage survey operations in Ohio. This role involves leading field crews, planning projects, and mentoring junior staff. A successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and a Professional Surveyor license along with extensive surveying experience. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• Proven ability to lead field crews and manage daily operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field survey operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate survey projects, including scheduling and resource management.
• Mentor junior survey staff and promote technical growth.
• Prepare survey reports, plats, and documentation for clients and agencies.
• Mentor junior survey staff and promote technical growth.

Skills

Field survey operations

Project management

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Licensed Professional Surveyor in Ohio

Tools

Robotic total stations

RTK GPS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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.