Survey Technician

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 acquired 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. Position Overview: We are currently seeking a full-time Survey Field Technician in our Kansas City office. Our survey department is vital to assisting engineers on a wide array of civil, development, municipal and environmental projects. This position is predominantly a field position with opportunities for in-office work and development to a qualified candidate. This position is a support position to our existing PLS and Crew Chief with opportunities for advancement. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Follow instructions on specific assignments, objectives and complex workflows Perform a variety of in-office and field tasks associated with land surveying projects as directed by PLS or OM Performs topographic, boundary, and construction surveys as directed by PLS or OM Review, download, and process field data Prepare field notes and maintain records Perform other like duties as assigned by PLS or OM Communicate with Contractors and the Iowa One Call System Manhole and Utility inspections Requirements: Associate degree preferred but not required. Knowledge of survey calculations, techniques, and procedures Valid driver’s license 3+ years of experience in land surveying is preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated and able to follow directions Professional Development: Training to be provided by veteran field staff for best surveying practices, expectations, and equipment usage Tutelage to be provided from Missouri PLS to aid in the development of candidate and Missouri licensure process if desired Civil3D training to be provided to candidate by in-house staff Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires the ability to perform moderate physical work and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. The ability to use a shovel, axe, hammer, pick, machete and other hand tools used to complete survey projects. The field crew will work year around outside in all kinds of weather.

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 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: 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)

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