Survey Instrument Person

Step into Your New Role

Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder company, is currently looking for a Survey Instrument Person to perform a variety of tasks associated with land surveying and civil engineering in our Newark, DE office. Applicant must be able to work as a member of a survey crew performing boundary, topographic, right-of way, transportation, and construction surveys.

Responsibilities

• Will work primarily in the field on control, boundary, topographic, and construction stakeout surveys
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Willing and able to continually learn new techniques and processes as well as operate various types of equipment to become more efficient
• Assist other survey crews, if necessary
• Occasionally work with other disciplines as needed
• Frequently travel to various worksites

Position Qualifications:

• 3 months to 2 years of experience in civil and transportation related surveying is preferred
• In lieu of experience, college level courses in surveying will be considered
• A high school diploma, or equivalent, is required
• Ability to work effectively with other technical professionals
• Ability to write legibly and convey technical information as well as the ability to effectively present information, communicate, and respond to questions from groups of co-workers, clients, and the public
• Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving practices
• The ability to obtain background clearances to permit working on-site for certain clients is required
• Physical Requirements:
• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
• Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rugged, rural or urban surroundings
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances
• Required to stand for long periods of time and/or walk long distances
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• The ability to work outside, in all types of weather, is a requirement

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder 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 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 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder 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 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.