Project Surveyor

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We are seeking a skilled Project Surveyor for our Portage, Indiana office. In this role, you will work under a Licensed Surveyor to plan, coordinate, and execute survey work for both internal and external clients. Your primary focus will be on producing high-quality survey deliverables, from data collection through analysis to drafting plats and exhibits. While this is predominantly an office-based position, you will also coordinate field crews and occasionally visit project sites.

As a Project Surveyor, your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail will be vital in ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to professional standards.

• Draft a variety of plats and survey documents using Civil 3D, including Land Development Plats, Utility Easement Plats, ALTA/NSPS Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, and various exhibits.
• Collaborate with project managers and team leaders to evaluate project scope, schedule, budget, and instructions.
• Coordinate daily activities for at least one field crew and/or survey technician.
• Process and verify survey data using Excel, Trimble Business Center, and other survey programs.
• Conduct research on deeds, maps, and prior surveys; perform boundary analysis and determinations.
• Maintain exceptional relationships with internal teams and external clients.
• Organize and maintain project drawings, plot files, and related documentation.
• Prepare Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) for projects prior to initiation.
• Apply boundary law principles and regulatory standards to ensure survey accuracy.

• Strong user experience in Civil 3D.
• 3+ years of experience in land surveying, including drafting and compiling surveys.
• Experience with ALTA/NSPS Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Land Development Plats, Utility Easement Plats, and various survey exhibits.
• Experience processing surveys using Trimble Business Center (TBC).

• Survey Degree and on the path to licensure.
• Field Surveying experience is a nice-to-have but not a requirement.

The Portage office comprises 12 people, working primarily on utility projects such as natural gas, pipeline, electrical transmission, and distribution. There are also some land development, city/municipality, and industrial projects. This role offers growth opportunities, whether you aim to become a professional land surveyor or advance to a Project Manager position. The company has a stable, diverse client base, ensuring a good mix of public and private projects.

This is a Permanent position based out of Portage, IN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace type:
This is a fully onsite position in Portage, IN. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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