Registered Professional Land Surveyor

Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) licensed in Texas to support survey project delivery in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. This role is best suited for a technically strong, detail-oriented survey professional who enjoys hands-on project execution and high-quality technical work, while also collaborating with a broader, multi-disciplinary team.

This position will primarily focus on the delivery and technical oversight of surveying services, with opportunities to contribute to service growth and business development over time. The role will be supported by Lochmueller Group’s established Survey & Right of Way Engineering team based in Indiana and will collaborate closely with other civil engineering and environmental services teams.

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.

Survey Project Delivery: Serve as a lead surveyor and project manager for boundary, topographic, route, construction staking, and control surveys. Perform and oversee technical survey activities, including project planning, field coordination, data processing, calculations, and adjustments. Develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets in coordination with project teams and leadership. Coordinate survey crews and internal resources to meet project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Perform QA/QC reviews of survey data, plats, reports, and final deliverables. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state (Texas), and local surveying laws and regulations. While primarily focused on project delivery and technical oversight, the RPLS may periodically support fieldwork activities as needed to meet project and quality requirements.

Technical Oversight & Analysis: Research and analyze deeds, plats, easements, survey records, and public documents. Analyze boundary evidence and prepare boundary descriptions, Surveyor’s Reports, and related documentation. Prepare survey data for CAD production and/or complete CAD drawings and plats as appropriate. Provide technical guidance on survey methodologies, equipment usage, and best practices. Coordinate closely with other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.

Client & Team Collaboration: Communicate project status, technical findings, and deliverables to clients and internal team members. Participate in client meetings, coordination calls, and project discussions as needed.

Growth & Business Support: Participate in proposal development, project pursuits, and interviews as needed. Contribute technical expertise to support expansion of survey services in Texas over time. Assist with client relationship development in coordination with leadership and marketing teams.

As opportunities and demands present themselves, performing other responsibilities related to the position.

Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or another approved degree with an equivalent combination of education and experience

Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) or Licensed State Land Surveyor (LSLS) in Texas

Experience leading surveying projects with increasing responsibility

Strong technical background in boundary, topographic, route, and construction surveys

Proficiency with surveying technologies, data processing, and CAD platforms (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar)

Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Experience establishing or expanding surveying services in a new or developing market

Prior experience managing or mentoring survey teams

Experience supporting proposal development and project pursuits

Familiarity with GIS applications and geospatial data management

Experience coordinating with public agencies, utility providers, and regulatory entities

Strong understanding of applicable federal, state, and local surveying laws and regulations

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)