Survey Technician

KLJ • Full-time • Rapid City, South Dakota, United States • 2m ago

At KLJ, we’re building stronger communities — and it all starts with accurate, reliable data. We’re looking for a Survey Technician to support our engineering teams and gain hands-on experience in the field.

What You’ll Do

Assist with land surveys under the guidance of a licensed land surveyor.
Operate survey instruments and help create boundary, topographic, subdivision, and as-built maps.
Gather and analyze data from property records, deeds, and site observations.
Produce accurate documentation using CAD, Civil 3D, sketches, and reports.
Learn best practices in surveying, compliance, and safety while contributing to real projects.

What You Bring

High school diploma (technical training or coursework in surveying is a plus).
Curiosity and willingness to learn — previous survey or CAD experience a bonus.
Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.
Flexibility to travel and work extended hours as projects require.

Why KLJ?

Work 90% in the field, gaining real-world experience.
Join an employee-owned firm with a people-first culture.
Build your skills alongside supportive mentors and technical experts.
Contribute to projects that shape infrastructure, land use, and communities.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

The employee is regularly required to:

Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Talk or hear and communicate clearly.

The employee must:

Must have a valid driver's license.
Be able to walk on uneven terrain.
Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hours and Travel:

This position requires the individual work 40 or more hours per week with 10% of the time spent in the office and 90% in the field.

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