Survey Party Chief

Lochmueller Group • Fort Wayne IN • 1w ago

We are looking for an experienced Survey Party Chief to join our Survey team in Northern or Central Indiana. In this role, you will performing critical survey fieldwork for major infrastructure projects, such as highways, bridges, and land development. You will play a key role in gathering precise data that drives the success of these projects, ensuring accuracy from the field to final delivery. This is a great opportunity to join a growing firm named among Indiana’s Best Places to Work.

Lochmueller Group is a growing regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; 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 established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned 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 as we create a better tomorrow for all.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

Leading topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects.
Participating in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers and contractors.
Ensuring efficient and accurate data collection.
Training crew members in survey methods, equipment use, and safety procedures when needed.
Gathering field data using a variety of survey methods.
Operating and adjusting surveying equipment to measure distances, elevations, and angles.
Preparing field notes, sketches, and survey reports.
Conducting complex calculations using surveying software.
Analyzing raw data for accuracy and providing information for GIS.
Researching records, maps, and property boundaries.
Maintaining accurate field records and ensuring proper maintenance of equipment.
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Performing related office survey tasks and other duties as needed.

Qualifications for this role:

Associate’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field is helpful, but not required; Relevant survey experience will be considered in lieu of education.
Field surveying experience with strong knowledge of survey instruments, methodologies, and data collection techniques.
Experience leading survey crews and managing multiple projects is helpful.
Proficiency in surveying software and conducting complex calculations.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

What we offer:

Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave)
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. Some of the content in this job post may have been auto-generated using advanced AI.

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