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Land Survey Technician - Early Career

Shive-Hattery
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
4125 Westown Parkway (Show on map)
Mar 18, 2026
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Job Type
Full-time
Description

Shive-Hattery fosters a team oriented atmosphere and emphasizes unparalleled client services. We offer the opportunity for involvement in a wide variety of surveying projects involving all markets of our firm in a wide array of projects.

This is a Full Time Early Career position assisting in Land Surveying duties including but not limited to: boundary surveys, topographic field data collection, construction staking on a variety of projects. May include onsite survey support for larger projects. This position is being offered for our West Des Moines location.

We are looking for any early career surveyor to join our team. This role would include helping on construction staking and topographic field work. The position is just the start of a career at Shive-Hattery that can grow and adapt to the candidates strengths and long-term goals. Things were looking for include but are not limited to: Hardworking, Adaptive, Self Motivated, Willingness to learn workflows and processes, Outdoor work in all environments, Ability to learn and utilize Trimble survey equipment and reality capture equipment

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a current driver's license in good standing and able to operate company owned vehicles.
  • Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
  • Willingness to work overtime when needed.
  • Familiarity and willingness to learn computer software (Auto CADD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center)
  • OSHA 10 certification.
Requirements

Requirements:

  • 0-3 years of experience as a Survey crew member or a new graduate with a technical degree in Surveying or Civil Design preferred but not required.
  • Ability to operate and maintain Trimble survey equipment including but not limited to robotic total stations, GPS survey equipment, data collection equipment, Automatic levels, preferred but not required.
  • Open and willing to perform some overnight-stay travel for work when needed.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to Survey team needs with workload.
  • Perform office functions including but not limited to, boundary research, use of Auto CADD Civil 3D for TOPO/as-built files and creation of staking coordinates. Utilize Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and PDF programs.
  • FAA part 107 for unmanned aircraft use. Not required but encouraged.
  • Responsibility to fly and maintain proper safety procedures with drones. Not required but encouraged.
  • Ability to read and understand construction plans. Preferred but not required.
  • Work in a team environment but also willing to work independently.
  • Follow required safety practices for Land Surveying duties and or site-specific safety procedures and regulations.
  • Responsible for quality and accuracy of field work performed.

Why Shive-Hattery?

Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.

Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.

Benefit Highlights

  • Medical, Dental, Vision - 4 tiers of coverage
  • Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Voluntary Insurance Plans - Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
  • FSA - Medical & Dependent Care
  • 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
  • Overtime Bonus
  • Profit Sharing Bonus
  • First Time License Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
  • ...And Many More!

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

  • At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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