Survey Technician

KLJ

Valley City, North Dakota

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Communication Skills, Construction Support, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Documentation, GPS (Global Positioning System), Geomatics, Land Surveying, Survey Instruments, Surveying, Topography
LOCATION
Valley City, North Dakota
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

Work Environment

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

About the Company

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KLJ

Since 1938, KLJ has provided engineering-based services with local expertise to drive national, large-scale projects and deliver successful results. Our strong regional connections, responsive personal service and industry experience create strategic advantages for all clients. As an employee-owned firm, we invest in our futures through a commitment to creating sustainable environments. Through innovation and hard work, we develop lasting infrastructure that responds to the social, civic and economic needs of our communities. Clients achieve success from our ability to envision, plan, engineer and build infrastructure. Our professionals achieve success by going above and beyond to deliver practical solutions and become experts in their field.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1938
WEBSITE
http://www.kljeng.com/