Who we are

Here at KLJ, we are Safe, Inclusive, Learners, Performers and Owners. We care that you get home safely. Every person, every idea, and every voice matters. We encourage personal and professional growth. We celebrate performance. As a 100% employee-owned firm, your decisions and efforts will help shape OUR great company.

Why work at KLJ

KLJ Engineering might be just the company you have been looking for. We are that perfect size – not so big that you become a number, not so small that our resources are limited. Here, you can be you, in all your engineering, surveying, planning and scientist glory. Just as you are. We embrace how much you love engineering, because we love it too. We love it when a road curves just right, when we see a familiar water tower on our drive home, or when we consider the fiber in the ground connects us to our friends and family. If you are looking to join a great firm, with amazing technical talent, we know just the place, here at KLJ.

Your growth opportunity

As a Survey Technician you will work closely with experienced survey professionals to gain practical on-the-job experience and understanding of KLJ standards.

• Assists in gathering field data and general surveying under direction of a Survey Crew Chief
• Assists with boundary corner recovery and setting corners, field measurements for topographic, boundary and construction surveys, writing stakes and setting hubs, and clears brush for surveys
• Maintain and prepare equipment for the day Perform daily jobsite safety inspections
• Ensure compliance with KLJ quality standards
• Utilize effective written and oral communication

What you’re responsible for

• Basic understanding of survey methodology and equipment
• Follows instructions provided regarding scope of services, budgets and timelines
• Perform daily jobsite safety inspections
• Develop skills necessary for meeting daily survey crew requirements

What you’ll need

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles

Preferences:

• Enrolled in a Civil technology degree
• Previous survey field experience
• Surveying and construction staking/layout experience

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. The employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear and communicate clearly

The employee must:

• Be able to walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day
• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

What Else You Need to Know

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined, and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

At KLJ, we love engineering, moving forward, and bringing ideas to life. Our work is more than a project, it's a long-term solution for the communities in which we live and work. We are committed to providing an exceptional experience to our customers – every project, every time. We reimagine what projects can be through innovative planning, design, and support of infrastructure projects of all shapes and sizes. Join our team and reimagine what your career can be. We have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus program, 401k, and employee stock ownership program. The options available for the 2024 plan year are described at www.kljeng.com/careers/benefits.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas and does not participate in any OPT training program.

KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position. Please review our third-party recruiting policy at www.kljeng.com/careers.

Position will be posted until filled