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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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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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As opportunities and demands present themselves, performing other responsibilities related to the position.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or another approved degree with an equivalent combination of education and experience
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Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) or Licensed State Land Surveyor (LSLS) in Texas
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Experience leading surveying projects with increasing responsibility
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Strong technical background in boundary, topographic, route, and construction surveys
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Proficiency with surveying technologies, data processing, and CAD platforms (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar)
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Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel to project sites as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience establishing or expanding surveying services in a new or developing market
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Prior experience managing or mentoring survey teams
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Experience supporting proposal development and project pursuits
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Familiarity with GIS applications and geospatial data management
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Experience coordinating with public agencies, utility providers, and regulatory entities
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Strong understanding of applicable federal, state, and local surveying laws and regulations
WHAT WE OFFER
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Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
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Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling)
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Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
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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.
Attention Third-Party Agencies:
Lochmueller Group has a strict policy against accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Should such resumes be submitted, they will be considered the property of Lochmueller Group, granting us the right to hire the applicant at our discretion without incurring any fees to the submitting party. We emphasize direct communication and transparency in our hiring process and kindly ask external recruiters to abstain from contacting us regarding potential candidates or job placements. Your cooperation in adhering to our policy is greatly appreciated.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
-
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
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
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.
Attention Third-Party Agencies:
Lochmueller Group has a strict policy against accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Should such resumes be submitted, they will be considered the property of Lochmueller Group, granting us the right to hire the applicant at our discretion without incurring any fees to the submitting party. We emphasize direct communication and transparency in our hiring process and kindly ask external recruiters to abstain from contacting us regarding potential candidates or job placements. Your cooperation in adhering to our policy is greatly appreciated.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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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 LCA filing.
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Find Land Surveyor JobsFrequently 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.
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