Survey Technician, Iowa

Company: Kirkham Michael
Location: Urbandale
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Survey Technician, Iowa DES, Urbandale, IA, US Company Summary Kirkham Michael is an award-winning multi-disciplined civil engineering firm dedicated to the success of our clients. We provide full-service engineering from concept to final design and construction engineering services. Kirkham Michael provides integrated engineering and construction services to a wide variety of public and private clients. We are a dynamic firm focused on our clients success and we fulfill project and program needs from initial concept through implementation with innovative, yet practical solutions. We employ results-oriented professionals in offices throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas. Kirkham Michael continually invests in our people and their skills to maximize the value delivered to our clients. Our engineering expertise, clear communications, and commitment to our clients success have been proven time and again on successful projects throughout the region. Kirkham Michael is a growing company with great benefits. Join us today! Summary/Objective This is an entry to mid-level position dependent upon experience. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Work as a member of a survey crew performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public and private clients.
• Also responsible for the operation and maintenance of survey equipment, taking field notes, data collection, performing calculations and working with staff and clients on these projects.
• Involvement in the office will include reducing survey data, performing calculations, copying, and filing of this data.
• Work may include preparation of survey drawings.
• Receive high to medium level of supervision and direction is required
• Ability to take direction and express understanding of the directions received.
• Ability to report progress and maintain schedules.
• Involved in outreach activities with community service organizations. Supervisory Responsibilities
  • None Work Environment
    • Mix of indoor and outdoor, majority outdoor Physical Requirements
      • Sitting, standing, walking, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Travel Required
        • The travel expectation for this role will be up to 90%. Required Education and Experience Requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity.
          • High School diploma or GED equivalent minimum
          • 0+ years Preferred Education and Experience Preferences that are job-related and consistent with business necessity.
            • 1+ year previous experience
            • Associate Degree or equivalent Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All surveyors may be required to perform duties described in the Technician, Designer and Construction categories. We provide career growth opportunities and recognize and reward an individual's contributions, efforts, and teamwork. Kirkham Michael is a great place to work where you can achieve both your professional and personal goals. Kirkham Michael offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We have an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), 401K plan, professional membership and tuition reimbursement program, an employee assistance program, and a flexible spending account. At Kirkham Michael, employees are rewarded based on performance. You create your own destiny! Kirkham Michael is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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