Licensed Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Licensed Surveyor to support our Midwest Region located in Dayton, OH .

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

What you’ll be doing:

• Surveying & Data Collection:
  • Conduct boundary, topographic, right-of-way, and construction layout surveys using GPS, total stations, and other instruments
  • Collect, analyze, and certify survey data for public and private projects.
  • Prepare plats, legal descriptions, and technical reports.
• Project Management:
  • Plan and schedule survey projects, including budgeting and resource allocation
  • Supervise and train survey crews; ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment.
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects, and construction teams to support project planning and execution.
• Compliance & Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate field notes, logs, and digital records.
  • Interpret and apply engineering plans and specifications.
• Technology & Software:
  • Use CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D), Trimble, Carlson, and GIS tools for mapping and modeling
  • Utilize 3D scanning, GNSS, and aerial photogrammetry where applicable.

What you need to have:

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Active Ohio Professional Surveyor (PS) license required.
• Minimum 3 years of field surveying experience, preferably in civil or transportation projects
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, local laws, and safety practices.
• Proficiency in survey instruments and technical software.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“ For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference .”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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