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# Project Surveyor at Lochmueller Group

- **Company:** Lochmueller Group
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/lochgroup/4f39dbd8-0eb6-48dc-9430-7f5dbd850bd1

## Job description

We are seeking a Project Surveyor to join our Survey & Right of Way Engineering team. In this role, you will perform a range of technical tasks supporting our survey and engineering teams, from right of way engineering and reality capture to topographic surveys and design support.

As the Project Surveyor, you will play a key role in bridging field and office work to help ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our deliverables. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of field and office work and wants to build their skills across a variety of survey technologies and projects.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

Right of Way Engineering Support:

- Contribute to right-of-way engineering efforts in support of project development.
- Development plats, legals, plans, and computations for acquisitions.
- Collaborate with survey and engineering staff to support accurate, timely deliverables.

Field Surveys & Reality Capture:

- Conduct topographic surveys to support project design and development.
- Perform reality capture processes, including laser scanning and UAV data collection.
- Perform survey technician duties in the field.
- Travel for occasional out-of-town field work, with advance notice provided whenever possible.

Data Processing & Design Support:

- Process field data for use in project development.
- Establishing existing alignments, rights of ways, easements, and property lines.
- Develop survey plats, legals, plans, and computations.
- Utilize design software such as OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and Civil 3D to support project development.
- Bridge field and office work to help ensure the accuracy and efficiency of deliverables.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Out-of-town field work may be required on occasion, with as much advance notice as possible provided to support proper planning.
- Support other responsibilities and projects as opportunities present themselves.

Required qualifications:

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 3-5 years of relevant survey and/or right of way engineering experience
- Experience performing topographic surveys and survey technician duties
- Experience processing survey field data
- Experience in establishing survey alignments, existing rights of ways, and property line analysis
- Strong knowledge in INDOT procedures pertaining to Route Surveying and Right-of-Way Engineering
- Proficiency with design software such as OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and/or Civil 3D
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in both field and office settings
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel for occasional out-of-town field work

Additional qualifications that are helpful:

- Surveyor in Training (SIT) certification or progress toward professional licensure
- Experience with laser scanning and other reality capture workflows
- Experience with UAV data collection; FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Experience supporting right of way engineering or right of way plan development
- Experience with GPS/GNSS and conventional survey equipment
- Familiarity with GIS applications and geospatial data management

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, 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. Some of the content in this job post may have been auto-generated using advanced AI.

## About Lochmueller Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: An employee-owned, full-service civil engineering and environmental consulting firm serving public and private clients across the Midwest and Texas.
- **Entity Type**: Private (100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan – ESOP since 2019)
- **Headquarters**: Evansville, Indiana, United States
- **Founded**: 1980
- **Founders**: Not publicly named

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Civil Engineering, Surveying, Planning, Environmental Services
- **Target Customers**: Government agencies (state DOTs, municipalities), private developers, and infrastructure clients (B2G/B2B)
- **Mission/Purpose**: To improve the quality of life for communities and clients through thoughtful, actionable planning and design, while maintaining a people-first culture grounded in the CARDIA values (Creativity, Accountability, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, Achievement).

## Products & Services
- **Roadway & Highway Engineering**: Design of neighborhood streets to new interstates in urban and rural settings.
- **Bridge Design & Inspection**: Vertical structures, historic bridges, overpasses, interchanges, and railroad bridges.
- **Traffic Engineering & Planning**: Multi-modal planning, feasibility studies, traffic signals, ITS design, travel demand modeling.
- **Water Resources**: Drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater engineering.
- **Environmental Services**: NEPA studies, ecological restoration, cultural resources, endangered species monitoring, permitting.
- **Surveying & Geotechnical**: Topographic, wetland mitigation, GPS control, construction layout surveys.
- **Right-of-Way & Land Acquisition**: Abstracts, appraisals, negotiations, and compliance.
- **Construction Inspection & Oversight**: On-site quality assurance for infrastructure projects.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (employee-owned, no external valuation)
- **Key Metric**: Employee count of ~322 (as of 2026, +3.1% YoY) | Annual revenue not publicly available (LinkedIn estimate of $3.9M appears unreliable given headcount)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; 100% ESOP. Recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as one of the Top 500 Design Firms.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded to ten offices across seven states (Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, etc.); growing presence in Texas; consistent headcount growth; certified as a Great Place to Work®.

## Competitive Advantages
- **100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)**: Every eligible employee shares in company growth and retirement wealth, fostering long-term commitment and alignment.
- **Full-Service Integration**: From early planning and environmental work through design, right-of-way, and construction oversight – reduces handoffs and improves project outcomes.
- **Strong Culture & Values**: CARDIA framework (Creativity, Accountability, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, Achievement) drives decision-making and client relationships.
- **Midwest/Texas Footprint**: Deep local knowledge and relationships across multiple states, with a reputation for quality and reliability.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth in Texas**: Actively expanding operations and hiring in Texas (e.g., Edwardsville, IL office also serves Texas projects).
- **Talent Development**: Investing in internships, mentorship programs, and professional development to build the next generation of industry professionals.
- **Client Relationships**: Emphasizing personalized, long-term partnerships over transactional project work.
- **ESOP Maturation**: Continuing to strengthen the employee-ownership model as a retention and performance tool.

## Why Work Here
- **Employee Ownership**: ESOP provides a direct stake in company success; vesting schedule rewards tenure (100% vested at year six).
- **Work-Life Balance**: Flexible schedules, telecommuting, Personal Time Off, sick days, vacation purchase program, maternity/paternity leave.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Medical/dental/vision, free telehealth, gym credits, Employee Assistance Program, life and disability insurance.
- **Wealth Building**: 401(k) with employer match, ESOP, student loan repayment assistance, annual performance bonus.
- **Professional Growth**: On-site training, mentorship, education reimbursement, professional membership fees, off-site networking.
- **Culture**: Collaborative, respectful, and innovative environment; certified Great Place to Work®; focus on employee well-being.
- **Office Locations**: Ten offices across the Midwest and Texas – most roles offer hybrid or remote flexibility depending on position.

## Sources
1. [Lochmueller Group About Page](https://www.lochgroup.com/about)
2. [Lochmueller Group Careers Page](https://www.lochgroup.com/careers)
3. [Lochmueller Group Job Listings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/lochgroup)
4. [Lochmueller Group LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/lochmueller-group)
5. [Great Place to Work Certification](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7023081)

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