Survey Crew Chief

KLJ•Williston, ND

10d

About The Position

Under general to minimal supervision, the Survey Crew Chief provides support to a Registered Land Surveyor. The role performs land surveys and research for projects that may involve mapping or drafting legal boundaries and the placement of structures, utilities, and installations. It produces accurate, concise documentation for assigned project work and ensures responsibilities meet or exceed industry standards for uniformity, thoroughness, and legal compliance. The position performs a range of surveying activities, including boundary, existing-condition, topographic, as-built, subdivision, hydrographic, and profile surveys. It supports projects of varying scope and complexity, works with survey data and relevant records, and collaborates with engineers, scientists, technicians, project administrators, and other professionals. The role may require schedules extending beyond a typical workday or week and occasional project-related travel. Work involves outdoor field conditions year-round and walking on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day. The employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, handle tools or controls, reach, and communicate clearly. Lifting and moving up to 25 pounds is frequent, with occasional lifting and moving up to 75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. KLJ offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a performance bonus, a 401(k), an employee stock ownership program, and a flexible work environment. The position will be posted until filled. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; KLJ does not offer employment-based visas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of surveying experience, including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, property descriptions, easements, and right-of-way.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Familiarity with land survey principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Strong research and evaluation skills and an analytical mindset.
Interpersonal and communication skills to express ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, manage multiple tasks, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Proficiency with Trimble survey equipment, including survey-grade GPS, data collectors, robotic total stations, and levels.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond a typical workday or week.
Ability to travel occasionally depending on project needs.
Ability to walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day and work outdoors in the elements for full days year-round.
Ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Surveying, Geospatial, or a closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

Assist with collecting, compiling, researching, and analyzing data from property and utility records, deeds, land and property titles, structural plans, and other surveying activities.
Use survey instruments to perform surveys for projects of varying complexity and scope, including boundary, existing-condition, topographic, as-built, subdivision, hydrographic, and profile surveys.
Provide survey assistance that supports accurate data and determines conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications.
Assist with survey activities for projects of varying scope and complexity within a region.
Prepare complete, accurate, and concise documentation of site inspections and survey findings using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, and reports.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Collaborate with professionals, engineers, scientists, technicians, and project administrators on survey tasks.
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures related to location data, documentation, studies, surveys, and construction.
Stay current with survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds and resources.
Follow professional conduct standards and KLJ policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.