Entry Level Project Surveyor Jobs
New grad project surveyor jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Metro Consulting Associates, HR Green, and PEA hiring at this level now.
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Our team of 40+ professionals have access to the latest tools such as, GPS, robotic, and hydrographic surveying equipment. Our Land Surveying team does it all, from land title surveys to topographic and boundary surveys, to hydrographic, transportation and utility route surveys, to right-of-way services and construction staking.
Responsibilities:
- Manage land survey projects involving right-of-way for transportation and utility infrastructure
- Analyze record documents and establish property lines, existing right-of-way, alignments, and easements
- Certification of Location Control Route Survey Plats and Surveyor’s Report
- Certification of Legal Descriptions (Exhibit “A”) and Right-of-Way Parcel Plats (Exhibit “B”)
- Preparation of additional Right-of-Way Engineering documents including Parcel Documentation, Area Computations, L-10 and Fee Taking Memo’s
- Review and analyze title and encumbrance reports
- Preparation of Preliminary and Final Right-of-Way Plans
- Give direction to survey crews and technicians
- Communicate with clients and internal groups/employees in a professional manner
- Review work of other surveying staff
- Take ownership of monthly revenue and performance of assigned projects
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must hold an active Professional Surveyor License in Indiana
- 2 or more years of Right-of-Way surveying experience is required
- Knowledge in current version of AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Knowledge in MicroStation considered a plus
- Microsoft Office knowledge
- INDOT prequalification in Right-of-Way Engineering considered a plus
- Boundary, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic, utility and construction staking experience is a plus but not required
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer while performing drafting, analysis, and coordination tasks.
- Occasional standing, walking, and site visits to review field operations or project conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds of survey or computer equipment when needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing.
- Regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.
Our team of 40+ professionals have access to the latest tools such as, GPS, robotic, and hydrographic surveying equipment. Our Land Surveying team does it all, from land title surveys to topographic and boundary surveys, to hydrographic, transportation and utility route surveys, to right-of-way services and construction staking.
Responsibilities:
- Manage land survey projects involving right-of-way for transportation and utility infrastructure
- Analyze record documents and establish property lines, existing right-of-way, alignments, and easements
- Certification of Location Control Route Survey Plats and Surveyor’s Report
- Certification of Legal Descriptions (Exhibit “A”) and Right-of-Way Parcel Plats (Exhibit “B”)
- Preparation of additional Right-of-Way Engineering documents including Parcel Documentation, Area Computations, L-10 and Fee Taking Memo’s
- Review and analyze title and encumbrance reports
- Preparation of Preliminary and Final Right-of-Way Plans
- Give direction to survey crews and technicians
- Communicate with clients and internal groups/employees in a professional manner
- Review work of other surveying staff
- Take ownership of monthly revenue and performance of assigned projects
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must hold an active Professional Surveyor License in Indiana
- 2 or more years of Right-of-Way surveying experience is required
- Knowledge in current version of AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Knowledge in MicroStation considered a plus
- Microsoft Office knowledge
- INDOT prequalification in Right-of-Way Engineering considered a plus
- Boundary, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic, utility and construction staking experience is a plus but not required
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer while performing drafting, analysis, and coordination tasks.
- Occasional standing, walking, and site visits to review field operations or project conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds of survey or computer equipment when needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing.
- Regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.
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Entry Level Project Surveyor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project surveyor job?
Entry level project surveyor roles typically look for candidates with a degree in surveying, civil engineering, or a related field, along with any hands-on experience from internships, field work, or coursework projects. Familiarity with surveying equipment and software like AutoCAD or GIS gives candidates an edge. A portfolio showing field data collection or mapping work can strengthen an application even without full-time experience.
Which companies hire entry level project surveyors?
Companies hiring entry level project surveyors right now include Metro Consulting Associates, HR Green, and PEA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from engineering and construction firms, land development consultancies, and infrastructure contractors that bring on junior candidates and train them alongside experienced crews.
Are there remote entry level project surveyor jobs?
Yes, though most project surveyor work is field-based, some data processing and reporting tasks can be done remotely or on a hybrid schedule. About 0% of entry level project surveyor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates should check each listing carefully for the specific work arrangement.
Are these new grad project surveyor jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior project surveyor roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or field practicum in place of full-time work history, or lists a portfolio as an acceptable substitute for a long resume. Look for language like "entry level," "training provided," or "recent grads encouraged to apply."
Which industries hire the most entry level project surveyors?
Entry Level project surveyor roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because active construction pipelines, land development projects, and infrastructure programs create ongoing demand for field-ready junior candidates.