Survey Technician

What You’ll Do

Under direct supervision, you will:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Support construction compliance verification and field staking activities.

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Maintain strong safety practices in all field operations.

  
  


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  Participate in ongoing training and skill development.

  
  


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

  
  

What You Bring

Education

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  High School Diploma required.

  
  


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

  
  

Technical Awareness

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  Basic understanding of land survey principles and practices.

  
  


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  Familiarity with survey equipment and field procedures.

  
  


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

  
  

Professional Strengths

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  Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  
  


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  Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly.

  
  


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  Effective communicator in both technical and non-technical environments.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team.

  
  

Work Environment

This is primarily a field-based position:

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  40+ hours per week

  
  


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  Approximately 80% field / 20% office

  
  


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  Occasional travel depending on project needs

  
  

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

Employees must be able to:

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  Walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day

  
  


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

  
  


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