Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT)

Kimley Horn; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off and Flexible Scheduling

Student Loan Matching

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Portland, Oregon office is seeking a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) with 2+ years of field and office experience to join our Survey team.

In this in-person position, you will use AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and related exhibits, while researching boundary documents and preparing legal descriptions for rights-of-way and easements. We value collaboration, accuracy, and professional development as you progress toward a PLS goal.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and/or 32 hours of survey-related courses.
• Certified LSIT, with eligibility to get PLS within 5 years.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Prior relevant experience.
• Strong communication and technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• This is an in-person role.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other survey maps/exhibits.
• Research boundary and easement title documents and perform boundary analysis.
• Use field crew data files, field sketches, photos and maps to create surveys.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for rights-of-way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.
• Additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Project management

Education

Associates degree / survey courses

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Porland, Oregon (OR) office is seeking a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) with 2+ years of experience to join their Survey team.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and other various survey related maps or exhibits
• Research boundary and easement title documents and perform boundary analysis
• Use field crew data files (points), field sketches, photos and reference maps to create surveys
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.
• Additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and/or 32 hours of survey related courses
  • Related Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Certified LSIT, with eligibility to get PLS within 5 years
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D
• Prior relevant experience
• Strong communication and technical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• This is an in-person role

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.