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Surveyor roles in land development, construction, and geospatial mapping qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with an approved CIP code in engineering technology or geomatics. The 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you have a signed I-983 training plan in place.
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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: C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. 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:
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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
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: C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. 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:
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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 Surveyor
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Surveying programs often fall under Civil Engineering Technology or Geomatics, but the exact CIP code on your transcript determines eligibility.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter or HR contact to confirm active E-Verify enrollment before you sign anything. A firm can be willing to hire you but still not be enrolled, which disqualifies them from serving as your STEM OPT employer under USCIS rules.
Target firms with active government survey contracts
Federal, state, and municipal survey contracts require contractors to use E-Verify by law, so these employers are already enrolled. Engineering and geospatial firms bidding on DOT, Army Corps, or BLM projects are a reliable pool for STEM OPT-eligible employers.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for STEM OPT employers
Search Surveyor roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have E-Verify enrollment and prior work authorization sponsorship activity, so you're not cold-applying to firms that have never navigated the I-983 training plan process.
Align your I-983 training plan to licensure milestones
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For surveyors, frame objectives around geospatial data collection, coordinate geometry, or boundary law skills that also count toward your state's Professional Land Surveyor licensure hours.
Research prevailing wage levels before negotiating
Pull the wage level for your SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation. If your employer later files an LCA for H-1B visa sponsorship, your salary must meet the certified prevailing wage, so starting there protects your transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a surveying or geomatics degree qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on the CIP code assigned to your specific degree program, not just the degree title. Programs classified under Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying Technology, or Geomatics and Geospatial Information Science and Technology are typically on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Confirm the CIP code on your official transcript and cross-reference it against the current DHS list before your DSO applies for the extension.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a surveyor role?
Your I-983 must describe how the practical training directly relates to your STEM degree. For surveyor positions, this means specifying learning objectives tied to geospatial data analysis, boundary determination, geodetic surveying methods, or GIS applications, depending on your degree field. Both you and a supervisor with signatory authority must sign it, and you're required to submit updated evaluations every six months and at the end of the training period.
Does my surveying employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for any employer who wants to hire you on STEM OPT. Before accepting an offer, ask HR to confirm active E-Verify enrollment and provide the company's E-Verify Company ID if possible. Working for an employer who is not enrolled while on STEM OPT puts your immigration status at risk, regardless of whether the job itself qualifies.
How does cap-gap protect me if my H-1B is filed before my STEM OPT expires?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a surveyor under the same employer without interruption. USCIS updates I-20 extensions for cap-gap through your DSO, so keep your DSO informed of your petition status as soon as filing is confirmed.
Where can I find surveyor jobs with employers already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists surveyor and geospatial roles from employers with documented work authorization sponsorship history, so you can focus on firms that have navigated the I-983 and E-Verify process before. This is especially useful in a field like surveying, where many small and mid-size firms are unfamiliar with STEM OPT requirements and may decline candidates even when the role qualifies.