Survey Crew Chief

KLJ•Bismarck, ND

10d

About The Position

Under general to minimal supervision, the Survey Crew Chief supports the Registered Land Surveyor by performing land surveys and project research, which may include mapping and drafting legal boundaries and the placement of structures, utilities, and installations. The role produces accurate, concise project documentation and ensures assigned work meets or exceeds industry standards for uniformity, thoroughness, and legal compliance. The position involves conducting surveys of varying types and complexity, researching and analyzing property and utility records, documenting site inspections and findings, and collaborating with project professionals. The employee must follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, maintain current surveying knowledge, and exercise ethical judgment in the use of company resources. Project schedules may extend beyond a typical workday or week, and occasional travel may be required. The physical work includes field activity outdoors throughout the year, walking on uneven terrain, and handling equipment and materials. KLJ describes its benefits as a competitive full-suite package and offers a flexible work environment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of surveying experience, including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, property descriptions, easements, and right-of-way.
Valid driver’s license without restrictions.
Familiarity with land survey principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Excellent 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 and attention to detail, with the ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, 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 the typical workday or week.
Ability to travel occasionally depending on project-specific needs.
Ability to walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day.
Ability to work outdoors in the elements for a full day, year-round.
Ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and communicate clearly by talking or hearing.
Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and 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 boundary, existing-condition, topographic, as-built, subdivision, hydrographic, and profile-map surveys on projects of varying complexity and scope.
Provide survey assistance that ensures 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 assigned survey tasks.
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including those related to location data, statistical documentation, studies, surveys, and construction.
Remain current with survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds and resources and adhere to professional conduct standards and KLJ policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.