Survey Technician

Kleinfelder; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kleinfelder, a nationwide engineering firm, is hiring a Survey Field Technician for our Kansas City office. The role focuses on field and in-office support, assisting senior staff with land surveying tasks and data management in civil, municipal, and environmental projects.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with PLS and crew chiefs, offering development opportunities and training in surveying practices and Missouri licensure processes where desired.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of survey calculations, techniques, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Perform topographic, boundary, and construction surveys as directed by PLS or OM.
• Prepare field notes and maintain records.
• Communicate with Contractors and the Iowa One Call System.

Skills

Survey calculations

Field surveying

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Valid driver’s license

Survey software knowledge

Education

Associate degree preferred but not required

Tools

Civil3D

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! In 2025, we acquired Veenstra & Kimm, a dedicated team of engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences, dedicated to one goal: Creating a brighter future for your community.

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a full-time Survey Field Technician in our Kansas City office. Our survey department is vital to assisting engineers on a wide array of civil, development, municipal and environmental projects. This position is predominantly a field position with opportunities for in-office work and development to a qualified candidate. This position is a support position to our existing PLS and Crew Chief with opportunities for advancement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow instructions on specific assignments, objectives and complex workflows
• Perform a variety of in-office and field tasks associated with land surveying projects as directed by PLS or OM
• Performs topographic, boundary, and construction surveys as directed by PLS or OM
• Review, download, and process field data
• Prepare field notes and maintain records
• Perform other like duties as assigned by PLS or OM
• Communicate with Contractors and the Iowa One Call System
• Manhole and Utility inspections

Requirements:

• Associate degree preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of survey calculations, techniques, and procedures
• Valid driver’s license
• 3+ years of experience in land surveying is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to follow directions

Professional Development:

• Training to be provided by veteran field staff for best surveying practices, expectations, and equipment usage
• Tutelage to be provided from Missouri PLS to aid in the development of candidate and Missouri licensure process if desired
• Civil3D training to be provided to candidate by in-house staff

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires the ability to perform moderate physical work and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. The ability to use a shovel, axe, hammer, pick, machete and other hand tools used to complete survey projects. The field crew will work year around outside in all kinds of weather.

V&K BENEFITS

• Benefits available 30 days following date of employment, includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
• Clothing allowance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays
• Paid training and development on and off-site

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

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:

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.