Surveyor Jobs in Ohio
Surveyor jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with steady demand from construction, infrastructure, and land development sectors and openings at every level from entry-level field technician through senior licensed professional. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the heaviest hiring volume, where established employers such as HNTB, Woolpert, and the Ohio Department of Transportation maintain ongoing survey operations. Boundary, construction, and geodetic surveying are the specialties most requested across Ohio's mix of urban expansion and rural land projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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246 North High Street, 1st Floor
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States
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What You'll Do
- Attend mandated state and federal surveyor training.
- Travel to health care facilities to participate in (and/or conduct under supervision) onsite inspections of providers to determine compliance.
- Participate, under supervision, in discussion with facility officials regarding survey findings.
- Attend (as part of survey team) exit interview meetings with facility staff.
- Learn to review plans of correction for deficiencies.
- Complete survey reports and deficiency statements in accordance with the Principles of Documentation.
- Provide consultation to newer surveyors.
- Receive training in gathering evidence, for cases which may require legal action.
- Participate (as member of survey team) in hearing preparations and hearings.
- Testify before judicial bodies as assigned.
- Analyze data collected during survey process and prepare specialized reports as assigned.
- Assist in drafting responses to problems/questions regarding survey process.
- Assist supervisor in preparing speeches to community groups, providers, or other agencies; draft and deliver speeches as assigned.
- Carry laptop, portable scanner, reference materials and forms (weighing up to 25 lbs.) to/from worksite.
- Learn to use computer-assisted process in conducting and documenting surveys.
- Learn to use applicable data sets (e.g., MDS, OASIS) and quality indicator reports to monitor and evaluate quality indicators.
- Learn to develop other reports/materials required by Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Maintain administrative records and/or library of current reference literature, as needed.
- Complete and submit all travel documents (e.g., travel logs, travel authorizations), records, expense reports and all computerized survey forms.
- Notify supervisor of problems that jeopardize meeting timeframes.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
- Bachelors or advanced degree in assigned discipline
- Experience conducting surveys/inspections of long term care and non-long term care facilities, ( e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, ICF/IID, home health, ESRD, ambulatory surgical centers, rehabilitation agencies, hospice)
- Has passed SMQT Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test
- Experience working in a nursing home or ICF/IID as a licensed health care Professional
- Experience and/or education in technical or report writing
- Experience in preparing and presenting technical presentations
- Experience working with computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience working in critical care, hospital, urgent care or emergency department as a licensed health care professional
- Experience in providing training and orientation to new employees or cross training to established employees
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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Surveyor Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- RDSolutions21

- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited9

- Fishbeck6

- Davies4

- ms consultants4

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Retail1
- Technology & Software1
- Government & Public Sector1
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in surveyor jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio Professional Surveyor license or eligibility to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation
- Working knowledge of Ohio boundary law and plat recording requirements
- Valid driver's license and ability to work in outdoor field conditions
Surveyor Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a surveyor in Ohio?
To become a licensed surveyor in Ohio, you must earn a degree in surveying or a closely related field, complete the required experience hours under a licensed Professional Surveyor, and pass the Fundamentals of Surveying and Principles and Practice of Surveying exams. Licensure is issued by the State of Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. The licensed Professional Surveyor designation is required to sign and seal survey documents in Ohio.
How much do surveyors make in Ohio?
Surveyors in Ohio earn a median of about $70,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,600 for the lowest 10% to over $114,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire surveyors in Ohio?
Employers hiring surveyors in Ohio right now include RDSolutions, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Fishbeck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's mix of transportation infrastructure projects, commercial development, and municipal boundary work keeps a broad range of engineering and land services firms hiring across the state year-round.
Which Ohio cities have the most surveyor jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton have the most surveyor openings in Ohio right now. Columbus drives the highest volume through its rapid commercial and residential development, while Cleveland's infrastructure redevelopment and Cincinnati's proximity to large civil engineering firms in the Tri-State region generate steady demand in those metros.
Are there remote surveyor jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. About 40% of surveyor openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fundamentally field-based nature of most survey work. The portions of the role most suited to remote arrangements are office-bound tasks such as drafting, CAD work, data processing, and project coordination rather than field data collection.
How can I get hired as a surveyor in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a survey technician or field technician role, which large Ohio civil engineering and geomatics firms use to bring on graduates before full licensure. Companies such as Woolpert and ODOT regional offices regularly hire entry-level technicians who are working toward their Fundamentals of Surveying exam. A degree in geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field, combined with intern experience from an Ohio university cooperative program, gives candidates a strong edge without a full license in hand.
Where can I find and apply to surveyor jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to surveyor jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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