Survey Technician

Kljeng; Valley City, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KLJ in Valley City, ND is seeking a field survey technician to assist with data collection from deeds, titles, and plans, and to operate survey instruments in support of boundary and topographic surveys.

The role is primarily outdoors, about 80% field and 20% office, with occasional travel; candidates should have a high school diploma and basic surveying knowledge, and be comfortable working in varying weather.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Technical coursework in surveying, geomatics, or civil technology preferred.
• Familiarity with survey equipment and field procedures.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, or similar platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting and analyzing data from deeds, titles, utility records, structural plans, and related documents.
• Operate survey instruments to support boundary, topographic, as-built, subdivision, profile, and existing condition surveys.
• Support construction compliance verification and field staking activities.
• Assist with mapping, drafting, and preparation of survey documentation.
• Generate accurate field notes, photographs, sketches, calculations, and digital files using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, or similar software.
• Help verify conformance with applicable regulations, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications.
• Maintain strong safety practices in all field operations.
• Participate in ongoing training and skill development.
• Uphold professional conduct and KLJ’s standards of quality and ethics.

Skills

Surveying basics

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Independent worker

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Technical surveying coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

GeoPak

Job description

ND Valley City
Valley City, ND 58072, USA

Description

What You’ll Do

Under direct supervision, you will:

Assist with collecting and analyzing data from deeds, titles, utility records, structural plans, and related documents.

Operate survey instruments (such as Leica Robotic Total Stations and GPS equipment) to support boundary, topographic, as-built, subdivision, profile, and existing condition surveys.

Support construction compliance verification and field staking activities.

Assist with mapping, drafting, and preparation of survey documentation.

Generate accurate field notes, photographs, sketches, calculations, and digital files using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, or similar software.

Help verify conformance with applicable regulations, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications.

Maintain strong safety practices in all field operations.

Participate in ongoing training and skill development.

Uphold professional conduct and KLJ’s standards of quality and ethics.

What You Bring

Education

High School Diploma required.

Technical coursework in surveying, geomatics, or civil technology preferred.

Technical Awareness

Basic understanding of land survey principles and practices.

Familiarity with survey equipment and field procedures.

Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, or similar platforms preferred.

Professional Strengths

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly.

Effective communicator in both technical and non-technical environments.

Self-motivated and dependable in outdoor, field-based settings.

Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team.

This is primarily a field-based position:

40+ hours per week

Approximately 80% field / 20% office

Occasional travel depending on project needs

Field work includes working outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.

Employees must be able to:

Walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day

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

Stand, kneel, crouch, and perform physical tasks required for field surveying

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