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Company Description KPFF Consulting Engineers provides structural and civil engineering services to architects, government agencies, developers, and contractors for projects with a wide range of functions. Established in 1960, KPFF has offices in Austin, Birmingham, Boise, Chicago, Des Moines, Eugene, Irvine, Lacey, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Louisville, Nashville, Newport Beach, New York City, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tacoma, and Washington, DC.. KPFF's civil engineering staff accomplishes projects for site development, parks, and recreation facilities and the improvements to existing city streets, urban arterials, and highways. Scope of services may include site planning, environmental analysis, storm drainage studies, wetlands enhancement, permit coordination, and design of site grading, drainage, storm detention, utilities, access roads, parking facilities, and public street improvements. In addition to typical site development engineering, our civil group serves as a prime consultant to government clients for management and design of transportation, waterfront, site improvements, and major utility projects. Our engineers work in dynamic teams with open communication and strong support from senior-level mentors. These teams work directly with our clients on some of the most challenging projects in the region. We promote decision-making at the level closest to the issue in order to most efficiently and effectively serve our clients, and to promote professional growth for our staff. Job Description Dynamic and friendly Survey and Civil Engineering office needs a Chainperson. Established in Los Angeles in 1968, KPFF Consulting Engineers supports the most exciting projects that define the region, and reshape numerous neighborhoods and communities, from the beaches on the Westside to the deserts in the East. KPFF’s surveying team provides land surveying and mapping for projects of all sizes throughout Southern California. Our scope includes construction staking, ALTA land title surveys, boundary, topographic and aerial surveys, Condominium Plans, Vertical Airspace Maps, Parcel Maps, Tract Maps, legal descriptions and laser scanning services. Our team provides high quality surveying solutions to engineers, developers, architects, contractors, individuals, title companies, mortgage companies and public agencies. Where We Stand Out We pay you for every hour you work and encourage work life integration. Generous benefits including a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, KPFF Paid Family Leave, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off and Holidays and more. Opportunities to work on a wide variety of project types in unique and challenging environments. Lifelong learning is emphasized to ensure we continue to deliver the highest quality of work for our clients. Specialized training programs and technical seminars unite people in small groups to advance individual skillsets and delve further into navigating a successful career. Utilization of cutting-edge technology and the latest tools and equipment. Responsibilities Help calculate and record field data on complex survey engagements. Proficiently help perform data collection for survey field work. As part of a field survey crew, help complete boundary, topographic, ALTA, right of way, construction staking, and subdivision projects. Qualifications Qualifications You thrive in a fast-paced environment working in multidisciplinary teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in the field utilizing fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of surveying to make precise survey measurements of potentially large tracts of land operating surveying instruments Carry surveying instruments to, from, and in the field Establish and maintain friendly, business-like relations with those contacted in the course of work Ability to utilize sound judgment, independent decision making, and prolonged focus to complete surveying tasks Additional Information Why KPFF? Mentorship & Development: Through KPFF’s Forefront Education Program , you’ll receive unparalleled mentorship from seasoned professionals, empowering you to excel in your career from day one. Thrive in a setting that values your development and independence, where your ideas are welcomed, and your contributions make a real impact. Relationship Building: At our core, we focus on forging meaningful connections. By prioritizing trust and stability, we create lasting relationships with our partners and clien