Survey Crew Chief- LEVEL DOE

KLJ; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KLJ is seeking a Survey Support Associate to assist the Resident Engineer on projects ensuring construction compliance with plans, specs, contracts, and legal requirements. You will collect data, perform basic land surveys, map boundaries, and generate accurate survey documentation using photos, sketches, and calculations.

Responsibilities include field instrument operation, collaboration with engineers and technicians, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surveying, Geospatial, or closely related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year post-education surveying experience including easements, rights of way, plats, topographic and boundary surveys, property descriptions, and GPS surveys.
• Familiar with land survey principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Familiar with codes, regulations and record-keeping requirements.
• Excellent research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to learn new techniques.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with survey equipment/software: Leica Total Station, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Geopak.
• Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond typical work week.
• Travel may be required depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, researching, and analyzing data from property/utility records, deeds, and titles.
• Use survey instruments to perform property surveys on basic projects (boundary, topographic, as-built, subdivision, profile maps).
• Provide basic survey support ensuring data accuracy and conformance with rules and standards.
• Generate complete documentation and specifications from observations, photos, calculations, and drawings.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and collaborate with engineers and project personnel.
• Follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, and maintain quality of survey work.
• Stay current with latest survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company resources and policies.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Self-leadership

Independence

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Surveying/Geospatial

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Geopak

Leica Total Station

Job description

Under general to minimal supervision, provides survey support to the Resident Engineer on projects to ensure construction compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and codified requirements. Tasks may include assisting with performing land surveys and conducting research on various construction projects of basic complexity which may include visually mapping/drafting legal boundaries and the potential placement of structures, utilities, and installations. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, uniformity, thoroughness, and legal compliance for survey documents.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, researching, and analyzing data from property/utility records, deeds, land/property titles, structural plans, and other matrices for land surveying activities.
• Under general supervision, use survey instruments to perform various types of property surveys on projects of basic complexity and/or scope, which could include boundary, existing condition, topographic, as-built, subdivision, and profile maps.
• Provides basic professional survey assistance that accounts for accurate survey data, and determines conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications.
• Assist with surveyor activities for projects of a basic scope and complexity within a region.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications related to site observation and survey findings using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and reports.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, engineers, scientists, technicians, and project administrators on assigned survey tasks.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, studies and surveys, and construction.
• Remain current in the latest survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and adhere to professional conduct and KLJ’s policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Surveying, Geospatial, or closely related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior surveying experience with easements, rights of way, plats, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, property descriptions, and GPS surveys.
• Familiar with land survey principles, practices, process, methods, and techniques
• Familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Excellent research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with survey equipment (e.g. Leica Robotic Total Station), Auto Cad, Civil 3D, Microstation, and/or Geopak.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

The employee is regularly required to:

Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

Use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms

Talk or hear and communicate clearly

The employee must:

Be able to walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day

Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

What else you need to know

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include education (or applicable experience), training, job location, competencies relevant to the role, and internal equity. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The options available for the current year are described at www.kljeng.com/careers/benefits .

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not offer employment based VISAS.

KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position. Please review our third-party recruiting policy at www.kljeng.com/careers .

Position will be posted until filled.

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