STEM OPT Land Surveyor Jobs
Land Surveyor roles in civil engineering, construction, and geospatial services qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. The 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months of total work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you complete a formal I-983 training plan.
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Learn. Grow. Lead.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced surveyor to provide technical expertise and oversight. Our ideal candidate has excellent technical surveyor skills. The position is well suited to someone that enjoys being the task leader on projects, serving as a mentor for junior staff development, and implementing our design quality control process. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, takes pride in their work, and is eager to learn new skills and grow our presence in Ohio and Kentucky.
About Compass:
Compass Infrastructure Group offers civil engineering design and project management services, specializing in bridge and highway design, safety studies, inspections, constructability, and other transportation related services. Compass works as a consultant for transportation projects primarily with public clients and local governments throughout Ohio and Kentucky. As a result of our success, we have developed a steady backlog of diverse and exciting transportation projects to continue our strategic and intentional growth. Our company values revolve around putting our people first, technical expertise, quality, and responsiveness.
Job Description:
The selected candidate for this posting will work alongside Compass’ Professional Surveyor and field crew and be responsible for supporting the field survey data collection, survey basemapping, right-of-way plan development, legal description and exhibit preparation, document research, field pack preparation and boundary resolution under the direct supervision of a Professional Surveyor. The candidate will be required to coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team for data collection/delivery along with working in a variety of CADD platforms and various locations with light travel.
Technical Responsibilities:
- Preparation of survey basemaps, drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using a variety of CADD platforms
- Preparation of right-of-way plans, exhibits, legal descriptions, spreadsheets
- Participate in field work including survey data collection, deed research, and court house work
- Ensure quality by implementing Compass’s quality control procedures
- Learn new skills under the direction of the Professional Surveyor and other Senior staff members
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering with Surveying course work or equivalent
- To have a Survey Intern certificate from the State of Ohio or the ability to obtain one within 12 months
- 0 to 4 years of experience in CADD applications such as Civil3D, Bentley OpenRoad designer, Trimble TBC
- Experience with OpenRoad Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required
- Perform tasks and use problem solving skills independently with some oversight and assistance
- Strong organizational skills and sound judgement in establishing priorities for project work
- Willingness to be flexible and learn new skills
- Cooperative, team-oriented spirit
- Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record. Must have a satisfactory background test.
What We Offer:
- A start-up environment with career growth potential
- Flexible work hours
- Standard office hours with flexibility for life demands
- Competitive benefits including Paid Time Off and 401(k) matching contributions
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employee
- 2 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave for birth of child
Location:
- Canton, Ohio
At Compass, we are committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Land Surveyor SI/LSIT
Learn. Grow. Lead.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced surveyor to provide technical expertise and oversight. Our ideal candidate has excellent technical surveyor skills. The position is well suited to someone that enjoys being the task leader on projects, serving as a mentor for junior staff development, and implementing our design quality control process. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, takes pride in their work, and is eager to learn new skills and grow our presence in Ohio and Kentucky.
About Compass:
Compass Infrastructure Group offers civil engineering design and project management services, specializing in bridge and highway design, safety studies, inspections, constructability, and other transportation related services. Compass works as a consultant for transportation projects primarily with public clients and local governments throughout Ohio and Kentucky. As a result of our success, we have developed a steady backlog of diverse and exciting transportation projects to continue our strategic and intentional growth. Our company values revolve around putting our people first, technical expertise, quality, and responsiveness.
Job Description:
The selected candidate for this posting will work alongside Compass’ Professional Surveyor and field crew and be responsible for supporting the field survey data collection, survey basemapping, right-of-way plan development, legal description and exhibit preparation, document research, field pack preparation and boundary resolution under the direct supervision of a Professional Surveyor. The candidate will be required to coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team for data collection/delivery along with working in a variety of CADD platforms and various locations with light travel.
Technical Responsibilities:
- Preparation of survey basemaps, drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using a variety of CADD platforms
- Preparation of right-of-way plans, exhibits, legal descriptions, spreadsheets
- Participate in field work including survey data collection, deed research, and court house work
- Ensure quality by implementing Compass’s quality control procedures
- Learn new skills under the direction of the Professional Surveyor and other Senior staff members
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering with Surveying course work or equivalent
- To have a Survey Intern certificate from the State of Ohio or the ability to obtain one within 12 months
- 0 to 4 years of experience in CADD applications such as Civil3D, Bentley OpenRoad designer, Trimble TBC
- Experience with OpenRoad Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required
- Perform tasks and use problem solving skills independently with some oversight and assistance
- Strong organizational skills and sound judgement in establishing priorities for project work
- Willingness to be flexible and learn new skills
- Cooperative, team-oriented spirit
- Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record. Must have a satisfactory background test.
What We Offer:
- A start-up environment with career growth potential
- Flexible work hours
- Standard office hours with flexibility for life demands
- Competitive benefits including Paid Time Off and 401(k) matching contributions
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employee
- 2 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave for birth of child
Location:
- Canton, Ohio
At Compass, we are committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Land Surveyor
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Surveying-related degrees typically fall under Civil Engineering or Geomatics, but your DSO confirms the exact match before you file.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the hiring manager directly whether the firm is enrolled in E-Verify before you negotiate an offer. Public-works contractors and federal project primes are often already enrolled; small private survey firms frequently are not.
Target firms with active DOL LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Land Surveyor postings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're only applying where STEM OPT sponsorship is already operationally familiar.
Build an I-983 training plan around licensure milestones
Frame your I-983 training objectives around specific learning outcomes tied to your state's Professional Land Surveyor licensure requirements. Connecting on-the-job training goals to NCEES exam preparation gives the plan concrete, verifiable benchmarks.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Pull the prevailing wage for your SOC code and county from the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. STEM OPT doesn't legally require prevailing wage, but underpaying relative to local rates can complicate a future H-1B visa LCA filing.
Time your extension filing to avoid authorization gaps
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. A timely filing triggers an automatic 180-day cap-gap extension so you can keep working without interruption while USCIS adjudicates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Land Surveyor role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. The role itself doesn't trigger STEM OPT eligibility. Your degree's CIP code must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Civil Engineering, Geomatics, and Geographic Information Science degrees commonly qualify. Your DSO verifies the match and authorizes the extension through SEVIS before you file with USCIS.
Does my Land Surveyor employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers, and it's the applicant's responsibility to confirm it before accepting an offer. You can verify enrollment by asking HR directly or checking the E-Verify employer search tool. Employers who are not enrolled cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT EAD, regardless of their willingness to hire internationally.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a Land Surveyor position?
The I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just a job description. For Land Surveyor roles, that typically means outlining goals around boundary analysis, geodetic control, or geospatial data processing. Your employer's supervisor signs off on the plan, and you update it with USCIS and your DSO at the 12-month midpoint. Generic plans citing only job duties are frequently flagged for revision.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery before my STEM OPT ends?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap provisions automatically extend your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. USCIS does not issue a new EAD for cap-gap; your expired EAD, I-20 extension, and I-797 receipt notice together serve as proof of continued authorization.
How do I find Land Surveyor jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters Land Surveyor postings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and DOL filing history. This narrows your list to firms that have already navigated OPT or H-1B sponsorship, which shortens the employer education process and reduces the risk of an offer falling through over unfamiliarity with STEM OPT compliance requirements.