Mission

Provide a reliable and powerful technology platform for the energy and utilities industries that enables efficiency and actionable insights for our clients backed by expert, highly responsive support.  

Company Overview

KorTerra is the founder and leading provider of damage prevention software, protecting billions of dollars in underground infrastructure. For over 30 years, the leading stakeholders in gas distribution, pipeline operation, telecommunications, electric distribution, contract locating, and city, county, and state governments have trusted KorTerra as their damage prevention solution. We are driven to embrace new technologies and ideas that both improve upon existing methods and create new avenues for our clients to explore. There is always a better way, and we’re in the business of finding it first.  

Leadership

KorTerra attracts strategic and operational leaders that are making purposeful investments into technologies and processes for the benefit of our customers.

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Chris Stendal

Chief Executive Officer

As founder of KorTerra, Chris provides leadership in promoting a high-quality experience for our customers.  

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Mitch Stendal

President

Mitch drives market expansion with a fresh perspective and contagious energy in building an environment that fosters an approach to business that puts customers first. 

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Brian Peters

Chief Product Officer

Brian guides the strategic direction of KorTerra’s product portfolio. He ensures the smooth development of great products that deliver value to customers, and in turn, the organization.

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Jim Plasynski

Chief Revenue Officer

Jim leads our customer retention and acquisition strategy. He is focused on maximizing client value and propelling KorTerra’s growth to continually reinvest in our offerings.

Careers

KorTerra is growing, so join us!

Our team is built on the foundations of character and integrity, and we are seeking self-motivated individuals who are interested in opportunities for growth and development. What makes working at KorTerra unique is that it provides the energy and professional growth opportunities of a startup with the security of a mature company. With over 30 years of success and over 1,000 clients on our Azure-based SaaS solution, KorTerra is profitable and secure for the long term. Our corporate headquarters is equipped with the latest technology, optimal working and collaborative environments, and the capacity to more than double our current staff. 

From a technology perspective, we completed the transition from a datacenter-hosted model into the Microsoft Azure cloud in May 2020. We have an exciting technology stack that empowers us to do our best work whether in the office or utilizing our hybrid working policy. We continue to invest in best-in-class technologies and resources.  

Current Opportunities

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Senior Software Engineer

Experienced Software Engineer with experience working within Agile teams to build high-quality cloud-first solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in analytics, machine learning, and data science.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

You will be working with people whose passion for creating outstanding software matches yours. As a member of the Product Development and Quality Assurance team, you will be responsible for building the underlying architecture upon which the KorTerra software suite is built, including database access, Machine Learning component integration and APIs, and data mart design/modeling development and integration. Responsibilities include the following:

  • Develop high quality software and systems that are secure, multi-tenant, highly scalable, and rock solid
  • Take part in design and technical discussions with multiple teams to tackle new features and resolve software problems that arise
  • Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to your peers
  • Help with software deployments and troubleshooting outside of normal hours as needed
  • Collaborate with a team of software developers, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Product Manager
  • Directly responsible for contributing to the success of the KorTerra product and the overall organization
  • Advance our software to the next level of quality by implementing and creating products that work in a web-based, multi-tenant, secure cloud environment

Qualifications

  • Competency in .NET development (C# preferred) and/or React
  • Experience with any or all of the following technologies: Azure, Azure SQL, Cosmos, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker
  • Developing RESTful services
  • Developing with source control management tools such as Git and Bitbucket
  • Developing in a team environment using collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
  • Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD)
  • Writing professional, documented, and tested code
  • Strong analytical and collaborative mindset
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working in a Scrum/Agile environment
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent preferred
  • 3+ years developing software

Additional Notes

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible part-time WFH schedule
  • Professional development stipend
  • and much more!

KorTerra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Implementation Project Analyst

We are currently seeking a customer-centric, energetic, and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Implementation Project Analyst at KorTerra. This individual is responsible for giving new and existing customers a world class experience as they begin or expand their relationship with KorTerra. The Implementation Project Analyst will work with customers, sales representatives, and support technicians to understand and deliver timely solutions that best fit the customer’s needs. This individual is a great communicator, a customer advocate, and possesses an understanding of both our software and the industry to guide customers towards the best possible solution during the implementation phase.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Work with customers to identify their needs and come up with creative solutions to solve them.
  • Assisting customers on the setup, configuration, and use of the KorTerra software suite.
  • Coordinate large rollout of new features across a wide footprint.
  • Communicating with Developers, CloudOps and DevOps on highly technical issues and situations.
  • Translating complex technical issues and situations to non-technical individuals.
  • Perform database queries, assist on-premise customers with installation of software patches, and provide technical expertise.
  • Troubleshooting a wide variety of technical issues.
  • Assisting and/or performing installation and integration into existing on-premise customer infrastructure.
  • Log and track support issues through resolution.
  • Provide online training and product demonstrations.

Requirements

  • Technical degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Strong verbal, writing, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent customer service attitude.
  • Ability to identify problems and actively seek solutions.
  • Ability to multi-task and superior problem solving skills is essential.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work independently and perform well as a member of the KorTerra team.
  • SQL query knowledge preferred

Additional Notes

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible part-time WFH schedule
  • Professional development stipend
  • and much more!

KorTerra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Support Analyst I

KorTerra, a software provider in Chanhassen, MN, is currently seeking a highly motivated IT professional to assist our clients nationwide on the use of our product suite. Qualified candidates must possess excellent customer service skills and a strong understanding of computers and a desire to expand their software, database, web, and overall technical expertise. We offer the opportunity to learn a variety of IT skills, and considerably grow your technical skill set. We will train the successful candidate to work with Microsoft SQL Server, IIS, .NET applications, iOS/Android mobile applications, VMWare, cutting edge mapping/GPS technology, and more.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assisting clients on daily support issues via phone or email. Clients range from typical end-user to IT manager of a large company.
  • Assisting clients on the setup, configuration, and use of the KorTerra software suite.
  • Perform database queries, install software patches, and provide technical expertise.
  • Troubleshooting a wide variety of technical issues.
  • Performing full system installation and integration into existing client infrastructure.
  • Log and track support issues through resolution.
  • Deliver progress reports to management staff and customers.
  • Assist in the testing of KorTerra applications.
  • Provide online training and product demonstrations.

Qualifications/Desired Technical Skills

  • Technical degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Strong verbal, writing, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent customer service attitude.
  • Ability to identify problems and actively seek solutions.
  • Ability to multi-task and superior problem-solving skills is essential.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work independently and perform well as a member of the KorTerra team.

Additional Notes

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible part-time WFH schedule
  • Professional development stipend
  • and much more!

KorTerra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Benefits

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Unlimited Time Off

Your time is valuable and we trust you to take time off when needed.

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Medical Coverage

Focus on staying healthy with our medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.

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Work/Life Balance

Our hybrid remote work policy flexes to fit your needs.

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Retirement Planning

Plan for your future with our 401k plan / education and company match programs.

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Professional Development

Keep learning with an educational allowance that supports your continual growth.

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Workplace Collaboration

Work in partnership with the entire team, learn from each other, and advance together.

Employee Testimonials

KorTerra is the best company I've had the opportunity to work for. The staff are passionate, the customers are great, and if you're willing to put in the effort, there are frequent opportunities for advancement.

– Matt Hill
Customer Success Manager

At KorTerra, you're empowered to be the driver of your own career. We take pride in cultivating an environment where continued growth and education thrive. I learn something new every day!

– Skyler Savard
Associate Software Engineer

Working at KorTerra has been the best experience for me. Everyone is treated with respect and every voice is heard.

– Caitlyn Berry
Level 1 Support Analyst