Lead Field Surveyor — Topographic & Staking Expert

Kleinfelder, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training & development

Job summary

Kleinfelder, Inc. in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a full-time Surveyor with 5+ years of field experience to join the Veenstra & Kimm team.

You will perform topography, boundary, control surveys and construction staking, operate Trimble equipment and GNSS bases/rover units, and help ensure data supports project design and construction. The role includes CAD drafting, data processing, office reporting, and field reconnaissance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a survey crew assistant performing surveys in topography, control and construction staking.
• Has acquired a technical degree in surveying and/or CAD, such as an Associate of Applied Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of survey techniques, instrumentation, data analysis and geographical mapping.
• Proficiency in survey-related software Autodesk Civil 3d and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
• Has basic understanding of the Iowa RTN GNSS State and Regional coordinate systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, strip maps and construction plans.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license to operate company owned vehicles in accordance with job duties.
• Have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• In-the-field surveys for Topography, Boundary, Control, Construction Staking and As-Builts.
• Review and verifies survey data to ensure accuracy/precision, completeness and compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Performs data analysis, calculations and adjustments related to a project's survey measurements and control networks.
• Operates advanced Trimble survey equipment, GNSS Base/Rover, robotic total stations.
• May operate bathymetric echosounder equipment or UAS operations equipment with the required certificates.
• Assists engineers, project managers and other professionals to ensure that the survey data supports project design and construction requirements.
• Conducts office-based tasks such as CAD drafting, data processing and analysis of raw data. Maintains detailed and organized records of survey work, including field notes, sketches and digital files.
• Participates in field reconnaissance, stakeout, establishment of control network and monumentation.
• Ensures all safety protocols and industry best practices are followed while performing fieldwork.

Skills

Topography surveys

Construction staking

Data analysis

Blueprints reading

Education

Associate of Applied Science in surveying or CAD

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Trimble equipment

GNSS Base/Rover

Robotic total stations

Job description

Kleinfelder, Inc. in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a full-time Surveyor with 5+ years of field experience to join the Veenstra & Kimm team.

You will perform topography, boundary, control surveys and construction staking, operate Trimble equipment and GNSS bases/rover units, and help ensure data supports project design and construction. The role includes CAD drafting, data processing, office reporting, and field reconnaissance.