{"id":3818419,"url":"https://alion.io/job/kleinfelder-survey-technician","title":"Survey Technician","company":{"id":4421353,"name":"Kleinfelder","domain":"kleinfelder.com.au","url":"https://alion.io/company/kleinfelder-2","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Des Moines, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-05T16:49:49Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-05","last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T07:29:49Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Job Description\nTake Your Career to the Next Level\nKleinfelder, 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.\nAre 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.\nPosition Overview:\nV&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.\nMain Duties and Responsibilities:\nResponsible for In-the-field surveys for Topography, Boundary, Control, Construction Staking and As-Builts. \nReview and verifies survey data to ensure accuracy/precision, completeness and compliance with project specifications and industry standards. \nPerforms data analysis, calculations and adjustments related to a project's survey measurements and control networks.\n Operates advanced Trimble survey equipment, GNSS Base/Rover, robotic total stations. \nMay operate bathymetric echosounder equipment or UAS operations equipment with the required certificates. \nAssists engineers, project managers and other professionals to ensure that the survey data supports project design and construction requirements.\n 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. \nParticipates in field reconnaissance, stakeout, establishment of control network and monumentation. \nEnsures all safety protocols and industry best practices are followed while performing fieldwork.\nRequirements:\nMinimum of 5 years of experience as a survey crew assistant performing surveys in topography, control and construction staking. \nHas acquired a technical degree in surveying and/or CAD, such as an Associate of Applied Science, or a related field is preferred. \nBasic knowledge of survey techniques, instrumentation, data analysis and geographical mapping. \nProficiency in survey-related software Autodesk Civil 3d and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer.\n Has basic understanding of the Iowa RTN GNSS State and Regional coordinate systems.\n Ability to read blueprints, strip maps and construction plans. \nMust maintain a valid driver's license to operate company owned vehicles in accordance with job duties. \nHave the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. \nWilling to work overtime when needed and ability to assist other office's projects with minimal travel outside of the Des Moines metro.\nPreferred Skills:\nHave a basic understanding of legal documents and records related to land surveys.\n Desire to advance knowledge to become a certified survey technician or land surveyor in training LSIT. \nInterest in acquiring an FAA remote pilot certificate.\nV&K BENEFITS\nBenefits available 30 days following date of employment, includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances\nClothing allowance\n401k with company match\nPaid Time Off and 9 paid holidays\nPaid training and development on and off-site\nFollowing 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.\nProgress with an Employer that Values You\nKleinfelder, 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:\nWe 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.\nEqual 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)\nNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES\nPlease note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In 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 fee. In 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. 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