Professional Land Surveyor or Engineer

Kimmel Associates; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Professional Engineer (PE) will support field operations on heavy civil projects ranging from $500K to $10M. Based in St. George, UT, the role serves Southern Utah and the Four Corners region, performing staking, layout, and survey control.

You will operate GPS RTK and robotic total stations, interpret civil plans, verify elevations and slopes, and prepare as‑built drawings while coordinating with project managers and field crews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Survey Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor, or equivalent experience as a Professional Engineer in heavy civil construction.
• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction staking and layout for earthwork, utilities, roadways, bridges, and site development projects.
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and project coordinate systems.
• Operate GPS (RTK), robotic total stations, data collectors, and related survey equipment.
• Interpret civil plans, specifications, and CAD files to translate design into accurate field layout.
• Verify grades, elevations, alignments, and slopes to ensure work is built within design tolerances.
• Conduct topographic surveys, boundary verification (as needed), and existing condition documentation.
• Provide quantity tracking support and assist with progress measurements.
• Prepare and maintain as‑built drawings and survey documentation.
• Coordinate daily with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to support production and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company quality control procedures.

Skills

Field survey & staking

Survey equipment operation

Coordinate systems & benchmarks

Civil plans interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Survey Engineering, or related field

Tools

GPS RTK

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

CAD interpretation

Job description

About the Company

The company is a privately held heavy civil contractor with more than three decades of success across the Mountain West. The company has earned a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects with precision, operational discipline, and significant self‑perform capability.

Specializing in large‑scale earthwork, aggregates production, asphalt paving, and transportation infrastructure, the organization serves public agencies and private clients on highways, roadways, bridges, and site development projects. Its vertically integrated model—including in‑house materials production and a substantial equipment fleet—ensures control over quality, cost, and schedule.

With long‑term leadership stability, a strong safety culture, and steady regional growth, this is an opportunity to join a financially stable contractor where professionals build meaningful, long‑term careers on high‑impact infrastructure projects.

About the Position

The Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Professional Engineer (PE) will play a critical role in supporting field operations across heavy civil projects ranging from $500K to $10M. This position is based in St. George, UT and supports work throughout Southern Utah and the Four Corners region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform construction staking and layout for earthwork, utilities, roadways, bridges, and site development projects
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and project coordinate systems
• Operate GPS (RTK), robotic total stations, data collectors, and related survey equipment
• Interpret civil plans, specifications, and CAD files to translate design into accurate field layout
• Verify grades, elevations, alignments, and slopes to ensure work is built within design tolerances
• Conduct topographic surveys, boundary verification (as needed), and existing condition documentation
• Provide quantity tracking support and assist with progress measurements
• Prepare and maintain as‑built drawings and survey documentation
• Coordinate daily with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to support production and schedule
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company quality control procedures

This role is ideal for a licensed professional who enjoys working in the field, supporting operations, and directly contributing to successful project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Survey Engineering, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor, or equivalent experience as a Professional Engineer in heavy civil construction

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Project Experience

• Heavy civil construction
• Land development
• Asphalt paving
• Earthwork
• Underground utilities

• Experience supporting projects ranging from $500,000 to $10,000,000
• Strong understanding of field layout, grade control, and production support

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $100,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Company truck allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects across a growing regional footprint
• Long‑term career advancement within a stable and well‑capitalized organization