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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 aquired 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 highimpact solutions.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking a motivated detailoriented Field Surveyor / Construction Inspector to support our growing Power & Construction Services team. This hybrid position blends field surveying office-based drafting and data processing project scheduling and construction inspection support. The ideal candidate is versatile eager to learn and comfortable working both outdoors and in a technical office environment.

As part of a multidisciplinary professional services team you will support land surveying civil engineering construction management and project delivery efforts across a wide range of public and private sector projects. Kleinfelder offers competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and a culture that encourages professional growth continuing education and community involvement.

Field Surveying

• Perform boundary topographic rightofway transportation and construction layout surveys.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment including Total Stations GNSS/GPS data collectors and digital levels.
• Collect accurate field data and maintain detailed field notes.
• Assist or lead survey crews depending on experience level.

Office Survey & Drafting

• Process field data (fieldtofinish) and generate base mapping using AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Draft existing conditions plans boundary plats easement exhibits and construction layout drawings.
• Plot deeds rightofway plans and survey control documentation.
• Maintain digital project files and ensure drawing accuracy and compliance with company standards.

Scheduling & Project Coordination

• Assist with project scheduling task tracking and resource coordination for survey and inspection assignments.
• Communicate with project managers engineers contractors and clients to support project delivery.
• Prepare documentation for agency/municipal submissions and permitting packages.

Construction Inspection Support

• Perform field inspections under the direction of senior inspectors or engineers.
• Document construction activities verify compliance with plans and specifications and prepare daily reports.
• Assist with materials testing coordination and contractor communication as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 15 years of experience in land surveying construction inspection or related civil engineering fieldwork.
• Working knowledge of survey equipment such as Total Stations GNSS/GPS and data collectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and be coached
• Valid drivers license and ability to work outdoors in varying field conditions.

Preferred

• Associate degree in Surveying Civil Engineering Technology or related field (ABETaccredited preferred).
• Experience with Trimble or Leica survey systems.
• Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level IIII or completion of the FS exam.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D drafting workflows.
• Experience with construction inspection materials testing or DOT/municipal projects.
• Knowledge of algebra geometry and trigonometry as applied to surveying.
• Experience preparing survey plats legal descriptions or construction staking calculations.

Following an offer candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials a motor vehicle report (MVR) and a comprehensive background check.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.