What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Land Surveyor position at Keller Associates?
We are on the lookout for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor who thrives in a collaborative environment where quality work is recognized and valued. Join our growing Meridian, ID team and play a meaningful role in shaping the communities we serve. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional ready to take the next step in their career.
Job Summary:
As a Professional Land Surveyor, you will support both office and field operations across multiple locations. This role combines technical production, quality control, and light project coordination, with an emphasis on delivering accurate, high-quality survey products.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform survey research, boundary analysis, and document review (deeds, title reports, public records)
- Prepare and review:
- Records of Survey
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
- Plats, lot line adjustments, and legal descriptions
- Conduct quality control (QA/QC) on survey deliverables
- Support drafting and final mapping using AutoCAD Civil 3D (MicroStation experience a plus)
- Assist with project tracking, budgeting, and invoicing
- Collaborate with field crews and office staff across multiple offices
- Perform occasional field work using Trimble survey equipment
- Maintain accurate project documentation and adhere to QA/QC standards
- All other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Idaho with a minimum of 5 years of Professional experience
- Strong knowledge of Idaho surveying laws and regulations
- Proven experience in boundary resolution and Records of Survey
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred)
- Familiarity with IDOT standards and survey requirements
- Experience with Trimble equipment and field procedures
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel and work outdoors in varying conditions
Education and Experience:
- Licensure in additional western states
- MicroStation experience
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Background in:
- ALTA surveys
- Land development and ROW surveys
- Topographic surveys and construction staking
Benefits:
- Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company paid life insurance with option to buy up
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k match program & access to asset management services
- Year-end bonus
- Costco membership
- Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid day of community service
We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do – from work to play – our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.
Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.