Senior Land Surveyor (PLS)

Job Description

Job Description

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.  

With the singular mission of  Advancing Communities , our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. 

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future. 

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors 

As a Senior Land Surveyor, you will contribute significantly to the success of our Field Services Survey team by managing clients, projects and leading the survey group in Indiana. You’ll play a key role in staying up to date with market trends and leaders. Your entrepreneurial spirit will directly influence the growth and direction of the group.

Your Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external clients for survey-related projects.
• Ensure adherence to quality control and quality assurance procedures, as necessary.
• Prepare scope and fee proposals for projects.
• Understand required survey and R/W scope and recommend change orders when appropriate.
• Lead a team of survey professionals and technicians to effectively collect and process survey data.
• Effectively communicate information to staff and leadership team.
• Provide technical expertise, problem solving and training to develop staff.
• Calculate parcel and lot line locations and/or easement lines using taxation information and/or title information.
• Review easement and right-of-way descriptions and documents, with drawings if required as specified by the client.
• Review lot splits and combinations based on the local requirements.
• Perform research of public land survey records.
• Understand state and local regulations regarding surveying standards and practices.
• Occasionally perform survey field activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile, and cross section surveys.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a survey, engineering, or similar technical program.
• Indiana PLS licensure required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Must be computer literate and have Excel experience.
• Must have experience in all types of surveying equipment and procedures.
• Strong aptitude for mathematics, specifically trigonometry and geometry.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Open Roads Designer.
• Familiarity with DOT survey standards preferred.
• Proven ability to manage people and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills.
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license.
• Physical requirements include indoor and outdoor work, various temperatures and weather conditions, driving, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, kneeling, crawling, walking, sitting, and standing.

Benefits

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs. 

Benefits: 

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision 
• Company Profit Sharing 
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution 
• Paid professional association membership 
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement 
• Volunteer Service Leave 
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance 
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options 

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs: 

• Voluntary Wellness Program 
• OHM Grad School 
• OHM University 

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.  

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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