Senior Survey Technician

Job Description

 

Take Your Design 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!

 

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

 

Step into Your New Role  

 

Qualifications (Essential Criteria):

• Minimum requirement of a High School diploma with relevant work experience. Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, Engineering Technology, Geography, GIS, or another associated field preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in land surveying field and office operations; SIT certification or ability to obtain preferred.
• Proficiency in survey computations and platting using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS, coupled with practical experience in the field using GPS, Terrestrial LIDAR, and conventional survey equipment.
• Highly desirable skills include the ability to operate a variety of survey field equipment, such as LEICA, Robotic Total Station, Laser Scanner, data controllers, etc.
• Capability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team to fulfill company and client expectations.
• Strong communication skills, along with effective time management and organizational abilities.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Gather necessary data for conducting new surveys by utilizing source maps, prior survey records, photographs, and relevant information.
• Create metes and bounds descriptions for boundary survey projects, as well as exhibits and diverse mapping products.
• Develop staking maps for subdivisions, infrastructure enhancements, and site plans.
• Draft subdivision plats, boundary surveys, and easement plats.
• Demonstrate proficiency in conducting thorough courthouse research and exploring various digital data sources.
• Generate topographic and contour maps for surveyed land, incorporating site features and pertinent information such as digital terrains, charts, drawings, and survey notes.
• Conduct independent reviews of final deliverables and oversee peer reviews to ensure a high standard of quality assurance and quality control.

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.

 

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

  

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.  

 

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.