Surveyor

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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.

Main Duties and 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 projects 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.

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 drivers 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 offices projects with minimal travel outside of the Des Moines metro.

Preferred Skills:

• 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.
  

V&K BENEFITS

• Benefits available 30 days following date of employment includes: Medical Dental Vision Short and Long Term Disability plus additional supplemental insurances
• Clothing allowance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays
• Paid training and development on and off-site

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.

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