Professional Land Surveyor

Keller Associates, Inc.; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Year-end bonus

Job summary

A mid-sized consulting firm based in Meridian, Idaho is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to support multiple projects. This role involves field surveying, project management, and working with a collaborative team to impact local communities positively. Candidates should be knowledgeable in Idaho surveying laws and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Knowledgeable in land surveying laws in Idaho.
• Experience in resolving boundary lines and creating Records of Survey.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and invoicing.
• Research legal documents for property boundaries.
• Conduct quality control and maintain project material.

Skills

Collaboration

Knowledge of Idaho surveying laws

Boundary resolution

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Trimble survey equipment

AutoCAD/Civil3D drafting

Education

Professional Land Surveyors License in Idaho

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

We are on the lookout for individuals who thrive in the collaborative spirit of surveying, where their efforts are appreciated, and excellence is recognized. Join our dynamic team where you can play a crucial role in creating a meaningful and long-lasting influence on the communities we serve. Apply now for our Professional Land Surveyor opportunity based out of our Meridian, Idaho office. This is an exciting growth opportunity for a motivated person ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to our growing operations.

Job Summary

The Professional Land Surveyor supports projects for multiple offices, office production, limited field surveying, and related project management duties. This position supports the field and office survey staff in multiple offices, performs quality control, supports final mapping in an AutoCAD and MicroStation environment. They conduct survey research, perform computations, develop written descriptions of land for deeds, leases, easements, and other documents per local, state, federal, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Daily PLS responsibilities, project budget tracking and invoicing
• Researching legal documents, public survey records, and title commitments for resolution of property boundaries
• Records of Survey maps, lot line adjustments, ALTA-NSPS Land Title surveys, plats and legal descriptions
• Maintain and adhere to QA/QC procedures, note taking and maintaining office and field project material
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to corroborate with team members on multiple levels
• Knowledgeable in the laws and regulations pertaining to land surveying in Idaho
• Knowledge of land surveying and map preparation including land surveying techniques, principles of boundary control and construction surveying
• Experience resolving boundary lines and creating Records of Survey
• Be capable of traveling and working outdoors in different weather conditions
• Possesses technical aptitude and the ability to think independently
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Operate Trimble survey equipment and software
• Perform AutoCAD/Civil3D drafting; MicroStation a plus
• Solid background in survey field procedures

Education and Experience

• Professional Land Surveyors License in Idaho, other surrounding States a plus, or be able to attain within 1 year of joining Keller Associates
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Proficient with IDOT Standards/Code lists and survey requirements
• AutoCAD experience (Civil3D preferred)
• Various land surveying technical skills to include ALTA-NSPS Land Title surveys, platting, land development, ROW surveys, preliminary design surveys, topo surveys, construction staking, deed research, and good organizational skills

Benefits

• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance with option to buy up
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k match program & access to asset management services
• Year-end bonus
• Costco membership
• Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid day of community service

We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do – from work to play – our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.

Please review the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form found here to answer the questions provided at the bottom of the application process.

Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.