Surveyor

Kleinfelder•West Des Moines, IA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! In 2025, we acquired Veenstra & Kimm, a dedicated team of engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences, dedicated to one goal: Creating a brighter future for your community. Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions. Position Overview: V&K is currently looking for a Full Time Surveyor in our West Des Moines, Iowa office. We are looking for a 5 year or more experienced survey technician to join our team with accessibility to grow into a profession. Veenstra & Kimm is a thriving consultant firm involved in the municipal and utility sectors of Iowa. We provide engineering/surveying services for a wide variety of projects for large metropolitan cities to small communities across Iowa.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a survey crew assistant performing surveys in topography, control and construction staking.
Has acquired a technical degree in surveying and/or CAD, such as an Associate of Applied Science, or a related field is preferred.
Basic knowledge of survey techniques, instrumentation, data analysis and geographical mapping.
Proficiency in survey-related software Autodesk Civil 3d and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
Has basic understanding of the Iowa RTN GNSS State and Regional coordinate systems.
Ability to read blueprints, strip maps and construction plans.
Must maintain a valid driver's license to operate company owned vehicles in accordance with job duties.
Have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Willing to work overtime when needed and ability to assist other office's projects with minimal travel outside of the Des Moines metro.

Nice To Haves

Have a basic understanding of legal documents and records related to land surveys.
Desire to advance knowledge to become a certified survey technician or land surveyor in training LSIT.
Interest in acquiring an FAA remote pilot certificate.

Responsibilities

Responsible for In-the-field surveys for Topography, Boundary, Control, Construction Staking and As-Builts.
Review and verifies survey data to ensure accuracy/precision, completeness and compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
Performs data analysis, calculations and adjustments related to a project's survey measurements and control networks.
Operates advanced Trimble survey equipment, GNSS Base/Rover, robotic total stations.
May operate bathymetric echosounder equipment or UAS operations equipment with the required certificates.
Assists engineers, project managers and other professionals to ensure that the survey data supports project design and construction requirements.
Conducts office-based tasks such as CAD drafting, data processing and analysis of raw data.
Maintains detailed and organized records of survey work, including field notes, sketches and digital files.
Participates in field reconnaissance, stakeout, establishment of control network and monumentation.
Ensures all safety protocols and industry best practices are followed while performing fieldwork.