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Professional Surveyor

Columbus OhFull Timemid

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We are seeking an experienced Licensed Professional Surveyor (PS) to join our growing team in Ohio.

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SurveyorConstruction & Real Estate

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Professional Surveyor (PS) to join our growing team in Ohio. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of Lochmueller Group’s surveying presence in the region, supported by our established Survey & Right of Way Engineering team based in Indiana. Depending on the selected candidate’s skills and interests this role may present an opportunity to grow into a local survey leadership position as our regional presence expands. Preferred locations include the Columbus and Cleveland areas; however, we are open to considering qualified candidates in other parts of State.

As the Professional Surveyor, you will contribute to pursuing and leading survey and right-of-way engineering projects, supporting business development efforts, and collaborating with other disciplines across the firm. In the near term, while the surveying practice in the Columbus region grows, this position will also support survey projects in other markets. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is entrepreneurial, technically strong, and eager to contribute to the long-term success and expansion of Lochmueller Group’s surveying practice.

Lochmueller Group is an engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including surveying; transportation design; traffic engineering and transportation planning; water resources design; environmental analysis and permitting; construction engineering and inspection; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture driven by these values. We are a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

This is an exciting time to join Lochmueller’s team in Ohio as our presence continues to expand and our team grows. We are focused on delivering high-quality results for our clients while fostering a culture grounded in our CARDIA values.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on project pursuits, project delivery, and client relationships across the region. As a 100% employee-owned company, your contributions directly influence our success and the future of the communities we serve.

If you are energized by the opportunity to be part of a growing team, contribute to meaningful work, and play a role in shaping our continued expansion in Ohio, we encourage you to connect with us.

Contribute to the growth and professional surveying services within the regional market.

Support survey project pursuits, including proposals and project interviews.

Provide mentorship to junior staff.

Serve as project manager or lead surveyor for boundary, topographic, route, and construction surveying projects of varying size and complexity.

Develop project goals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.

Coordinate and manage survey crews and project team members.

Attend and participate in client and public official meetings.

Communicate project progress, findings, and deliverables to clients and stakeholders.

Plan, coordinate, and oversee field activities, with limited participation as needed, for boundary, route, topographic, construction staking, and control surveys.

Provide technical guidance on complex survey calculations, methodologies, and issues.

Conduct pre‑mission planning for GPS surveys and oversee data processing and adjustments.

Perform QA/QC on survey data, documentation, and final deliverables.

Ensure proper survey techniques, equipment usage, and adherence to quality standards.

Collaborate with other disciplines across the firm to support integrated project delivery.

Research deeds, plats, survey records, and public documents.

Analyze property lines and boundaries and prepare boundary descriptions and Surveyor’s Reports.

Prepare survey data for CAD handoff or complete CAD drawings and plats.

Maintain organized project files and documentation.

Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or another approved degree with an equivalent combination of education and experience

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Ohio

Significant experience leading surveying projects with increasing responsibility

Experience developing ODOT right of way plans

Demonstrated client and business development capabilities

Strong technical background in boundary, topographic, route, and construction surveys

Interest in growing a practice, building client relationships, and developing business opportunities

Proven leadership, communication, and mentoring skills

Proficiency with surveying technologies, data processing, and CAD platforms (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or similar)

Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Experience establishing or expanding surveying services in a new or developing market

Prior experience managing or mentoring survey teams

Experience supporting proposal development and project pursuits

Familiarity with GIS applications and geospatial data management

Experience coordinating with public agencies, utility providers, and regulatory entities

Strong understanding of applicable federal, state, and local surveying laws and regulations

Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance

Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling

Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package

Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.