Field Survey Lead: Boundary & Topography

KLJ; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KLJ is seeking a Survey Support Associate to assist the Resident Engineer on projects ensuring construction compliance with plans, specs, contracts, and legal requirements. You will collect data, perform basic land surveys, map boundaries, and generate accurate survey documentation using photos, sketches, and calculations.

Responsibilities include field instrument operation, collaboration with engineers and technicians, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surveying, Geospatial, or closely related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year post-education surveying experience including easements, rights of way, plats, topographic and boundary surveys, property descriptions, and GPS surveys.
• Familiar with land survey principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Familiar with codes, regulations and record-keeping requirements.
• Excellent research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to learn new techniques.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with survey equipment/software: Leica Total Station, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Geopak.
• Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond typical work week.
• Travel may be required depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, researching, and analyzing data from property/utility records, deeds, and titles.
• Use survey instruments to perform property surveys on basic projects (boundary, topographic, as-built, subdivision, profile maps).
• Provide basic survey support ensuring data accuracy and conformance with rules and standards.
• Generate complete documentation and specifications from observations, photos, calculations, and drawings.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and collaborate with engineers and project personnel.
• Follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, and maintain quality of survey work.
• Stay current with latest survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company resources and policies.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Self-leadership

Independence

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Surveying/Geospatial

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Geopak

Leica Total Station

Job description

KLJ is seeking a Survey Support Associate to assist the Resident Engineer on projects ensuring construction compliance with plans, specs, contracts, and legal requirements. You will collect data, perform basic land surveys, map boundaries, and generate accurate survey documentation using photos, sketches, and calculations.

Responsibilities include field instrument operation, collaboration with engineers and technicians, and adherence to safety standards.