Surveyor Lead - Civil

Cogent Analytics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Vision

Dental

401k / HSA plans

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking an experienced Surveyor in the Indianapolis area to support boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects across central Indiana. This hands‑on, field‑focused role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and craftsmanship.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of field surveying experience, proficiency with Trimble/Leica equipment, and the ability to mentor junior crew members while ensuring compliance with Indiana survey standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional field surveying experience.
• Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, and electronic data collectors.
• 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

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Electronic data collectors

Legal descriptions

Driver's license

Outdoors work

Tools

Trimble equipment

Leica equipment

Job description

Our client, a growing civil‑engineering and surveying team in the Indianapolis area is seeking an experienced Surveyor to support boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects across central Indiana. This role is hands‑on, field‑focused, and ideal for someone who takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and craftsmanship.

Benefits: Health Plan, Vision, Dental

401k / HSA plans

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Key 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

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of professional field surveying experience
• Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and electronic data collectors
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Indiana Licensed Land Surveyor (LS) or LSIT actively pursuing licensure
• Experience with Trimble or Leica equipment and related software
• Familiarity with central Indiana survey records (Boone, Hamilton, etc.)
• Construction staking experience for land development projects
• Ability to mentor or lead a survey technician or two‑person crew

What Makes an Ideal Candidate

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Dependable, field‑ready, and methodical in both work and documentation
• Proactive communicator who flags issues before they become downstream problems
• Organized field notes and consistent reporting habits
• Reliable and punctual — understands that field schedules depend on the crew
• Sees surveying as a craft and takes ownership of the quality of their work

Standout Qualities

• Active Indiana LS license with the ability to stamp deliverables
• Experience managing survey projects from records research through final plat
• Familiarity with county recorder and surveyor systems in central Indiana
• Demonstrated leadership of field crews or mentorship of junior technicians