Professional Land Surveyor

Kleinfelder; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is searching for a Professional Land Surveyor licensed in Michigan. This remote position involves various land surveying tasks, including assisting senior personnel, preparing survey documents, and supporting field teams. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in surveying software. The company offers an excellent benefits package and fosters diversity and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of comprehensive survey experience with field and office work.
• Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Michigan is required.
• Ability to obtain background clearances for on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Surveyor with project proposals and calculations.
• Advise survey crews on methods and techniques.
• Conduct boundary determinations and prepare survey documents.
• Create and analyze parcel and topographical maps.
• Support field teams with construction staking.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Carlson

Boundary determinations

Surveying methods

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in surveying or related field

Job description

Take Your Survey Career to the Next Level!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Land Survey team is looking for you! Kleinfelder is currently seeking a Professional Land Surveyor licensed in Michigan to perform a variety of tasks associated with land surveying, civil engineering and construction inspection. This position will work remotely on projects in Michigan and report to our Perrysburg, OH office.

Step into Your New Role

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Surveyor with project proposals, performance reviews, survey calculations, and project research.
• Advise survey crews on surveying methods and techniques, enhancing project efficiency.
• Conduct boundary determinations and prepare accurate survey documents, including ALTA surveys and records of survey.
• Create and analyze parcel maps, water rights maps, and topographical surveys.
• Support field teams by calculating points and providing construction staking as needed.
• Collaborate with clients and team members on diverse survey projects, ensuring clear communication and quality outcomes.
• Provide project scopes, timelines, and control location recommendations to support project execution.
• Develop charts and reports to effectively communicate specific issues or discrepancies with survey data.
• Mentor junior staff and assist in project management.
• Provide support to survey crew for verifying boundary lines, and performing topographic, right-of-way, transportation, construction surveys and construction inspection as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying or a related field or substantial relevant experience in surveying.
• 5 years of comprehensive survey experience, including significant field and office work.
• Local or regional surveying experience is preferred.
• Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Michigan.
• Ability to obtain background clearances for on-site work with clients.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and outstanding attention to detail.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson, and other relevant surveying software.
• Strong capability to train staff in the operation of basic survey instruments.
• Current/valid State Driver's License with demonstrated safe driving practices.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

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:

Benefits

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development

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)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.