Survey Field Tech

Kimley-Horn; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Survey Field Tech to join the Warrenville, IL office. This is not a remote position. The role involves performing medium-scale field surveys as party chief and producing detailed survey maps using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

You will prepare field notes, data, and legal descriptions for right of way and easement projects. Requirements include HS Diploma, experience with conventional survey equipment, a valid driver’s license, and strong written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• HS Diploma required.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform medium-scale field surveys as party chief.
• Prepare field notes and sketches; download and process data.
• Research boundary and easement title documents.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce maps and exhibits.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for ROW/easements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's License

Survey Equipment

Communication Skills

Field Notes & Sketches

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Survey Field Tech to join the Warrenville, IL office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Perform medium-scale field surveys for ALTA, engineering design topo and boundary purposes acting in the capacity of the party chief
• Prepare field notes and sketches, pre-calc and download field data and process conventional and GPS data using survey software.
• Research boundary and easement title documents and perform boundary analysis.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D software to produce detailed subdivision maps, ALTA survey, topographic surveys and other various survey related maps or exhibits.
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way, easements, acquisition parcels, etc.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Valid Drivers License
• Experience using conventional survey equipment
• HS Diploma required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.