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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs a Professional Land Surveyor, you will work with entry level, experienced survey professionals and other relevant support staff to provide survey related services for KLJ client projects. Position ensures technical portion of projects are executed in-line with KLJs quality expectations and standards that ultimately deliver on our strategy of providing an exceptional client experience.About UsAt KLJ, we love engineering, moving forward, and bringing ideas to life. Our work is more than a project, it's a long-term solution for the communities in which we live and work. We are committed to providing an exceptional experience to our customers every project, every time. We reimagine what projects can be through innovative planning, design, and support of infrastructure projects of all shapes and sizes. Join our team and reimagine what your career can be.Position PurposeAs a Professional Land Surveyor, you will work with entry level, experienced survey professionals and other relevant support staff to provide survey related services for KLJ client projects. Position ensures technical portion of projects are executed in-line with KLJs quality expectations and standards that ultimately deliver on our strategy of providing an exceptional client experience.Essential FunctionsProvide direction, review, and support to the survey group by leading projects; assuring proper practices and techniquesPlans, organizes and manages project elements and manage multiple clientsProvide oral and written communication to project teams, clients and the publicPlans, organizes, coordinates, prioritizes, assigns and monitors the work of field survey crewsManage multiple project teams in the fieldEnsure compliance with KLJ safety standardsUtilize effective written and oral communicationResponsibilitiesSurvey to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, mining or other surveying related purposesConstruction staking, planning, reports, maps, plats, deeds, local geography, physical evidence, legal descriptions, and researchResponsible for accuracy of documents and deliverables completed by teamInstruct, train, and mentor crew membersMay confer with project team members and clients to lead, prepare, and participate in project proposals and interviewsEffectively manages and delivers projects on-time and on budget QualificationsAssociate or bachelors degree in Land Surveying or equivalent survey field experiencePLS certificationMust have a valid drivers license and be able to operate motorized vehiclesHours and TravelThis position requires the individual work 40+ hours per week with 95% of the time spent in the field and 5% in the office.RelationshipsThe Professional Land Surveyor is supervised by the Department manager and receives guidance and direction on project related tasks from the Project Manager or Department Manager. Supervisory responsibilities in the field include Survey Technician, Survey Crew Chief, Senior Survey Crew Chief, Land Surveyor in Training and support staff members.The position plans and implements work assignments in accordance with guidelines, previous training, or accepted practice as a PLS.Physical RequirementsThe 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 crawlUse hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and armsTalk or hear and communicate clearlyThe employee must:Be able to walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per dayFrequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Other DutiesThis 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. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k/ESOP, employee stock ownership program, and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The salary for this position is expected to range between $75-95K. This estimated salary represents the middle of the range. 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. The options available for the current plan year are described at www.kljeng.com.Applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas and does not participate in any OPT training program.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.
