Job Description

 

Take Your Career to the Next Level 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!  In 2025, we aquired Veenstra & Kimm, a dedicated team of engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences, dedicated to one goal: Creating a brighter future for your community. 

 

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

 

Step into Your New Role  

We are currently seeking a full-time Licensed Surveyor to join our Rock Island team. The Rock Island office is a fast-paced full-service engineering office that primarily focuses on the municipal, state, and federal markets.  We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills to assist our current staff in serving our clients. Our preferred location would be in our Rock Island, Illinois office but we will consider strong candidates in our Springfield, Illinois or Coralville, Iowa locations.

 

V&K BENEFITS

• Benefits available 30 days following date of employment, includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
• Clothing allowance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays
• Paid training and development on and off-site

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use measurements of surveying equipment to determine property lines and boundaries. 
• Research additional information about a property though titles, survey records and land records. 
• Record accurate property lines and plots with the local land use authorities. 
• Perform office work, such as deed research, and create base mapping utilizing AutoCAD software. 
• Perform routine calculations such as transverse and lot closures. 
• Provide professional representation of the Firm to clients, contractors, and the public. 
• Perform boundary calculations, analysis, and field support calculations. 
• Conduct research and analysis, title reports, ROW/E, Land Title Surveys, topography, and mapping. 
• Prepares easements, plats and surveys. 
• Assures project legal documents are completed and signed. 

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years or more experience in surveying 
• Illinois Survey license or ability to obtain within 12 months. 
• Solid written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience with AutoCAD 

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

 

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $86,694-$151,919. 

 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  

 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.