Field-Driven PLS/PE for Heavy Civil Projects

Kimmel Associates; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Professional Engineer (PE) will support field operations on heavy civil projects ranging from $500K to $10M. Based in St. George, UT, the role serves Southern Utah and the Four Corners region, performing staking, layout, and survey control.

You will operate GPS RTK and robotic total stations, interpret civil plans, verify elevations and slopes, and prepare as‑built drawings while coordinating with project managers and field crews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Survey Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor, or equivalent experience as a Professional Engineer in heavy civil construction.
• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction staking and layout for earthwork, utilities, roadways, bridges, and site development projects.
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and project coordinate systems.
• Operate GPS (RTK), robotic total stations, data collectors, and related survey equipment.
• Interpret civil plans, specifications, and CAD files to translate design into accurate field layout.
• Verify grades, elevations, alignments, and slopes to ensure work is built within design tolerances.
• Conduct topographic surveys, boundary verification (as needed), and existing condition documentation.
• Provide quantity tracking support and assist with progress measurements.
• Prepare and maintain as‑built drawings and survey documentation.
• Coordinate daily with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to support production and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company quality control procedures.

Skills

Field survey & staking

Survey equipment operation

Coordinate systems & benchmarks

Civil plans interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Survey Engineering, or related field

Tools

GPS RTK

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

CAD interpretation

Job description

The Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Professional Engineer (PE) will support field operations on heavy civil projects ranging from $500K to $10M. Based in St. George, UT, the role serves Southern Utah and the Four Corners region, performing staking, layout, and survey control.

You will operate GPS RTK and robotic total stations, interpret civil plans, verify elevations and slopes, and prepare as‑built drawings while coordinating with project managers and field crews.