Professional Land Surveyor or Engineer

Kimmel & Associates Inc.

$100K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Survey Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor, or equivalent as a Professional Engineer in heavy civil construction.
  • Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience with heavy civil construction projects ranging from $500K to $10M.
  • Strong understanding of field layout, grade control, and production support.

Responsibilities

  • Perform construction staking and layout for various civil engineering projects.
  • Establish and maintain survey control points and project coordinate systems.
  • Operate sophisticated survey equipment like GPS and robotic total stations.
  • Interpret civil plans and CAD files for accurate field layout execution.
  • Verify grades and elevations to ensure compliance with design standards.
  • Conduct surveys and document existing conditions as necessary.
  • Coordinate daily with project teams to enhance productivity and project schedules.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Company truck allowance to facilitate travel.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan to secure your financial future.
  • Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects in a growing region.
  • Long-term career advancement possibilities within a stable organization.
Full Job Description
About the Position

The Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Professional Engineer (PE) will play a critical role in supporting field operations across heavy civil projects ranging from $500K to $10M. This position is based in St. George, UT and supports work throughout Southern Utah and the Four Corners region.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform construction staking and layout for earthwork, utilities, roadways, bridges, and site development projects
  • Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and project coordinate systems
  • Operate GPS (RTK), robotic total stations, data collectors, and related survey equipment
  • Interpret civil plans, specifications, and CAD files to translate design into accurate field layout
  • Verify grades, elevations, alignments, and slopes to ensure work is built within design tolerances
  • Conduct topographic surveys, boundary verification (as needed), and existing condition documentation
  • Provide quantity tracking support and assist with progress measurements
  • Prepare and maintain as-built drawings and survey documentation
  • Coordinate daily with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to support production and schedule
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and company quality control procedures

This role is ideal for a licensed professional who enjoys working in the field, supporting operations, and directly contributing to successful project execution.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Survey Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor, or equivalent experience as a Professional Engineer in heavy civil construction
  • Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Project Experience
  • Heavy civil construction
  • Land development
  • Asphalt paving
  • Earthwork
  • Underground utilities
  • Experience supporting projects ranging from $500,000 to $10,000,000
  • Strong understanding of field layout, grade control, and production support

Benefits
  • Competitive salary range of $100,000-$150,000, commensurate with experience
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Company truck allowance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects across a growing regional footprint
  • Long-term career advancement within a stable and well-capitalized organization

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