Senior Survey Technician

About the role

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays