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Senior Project Surveyor

A leading civil engineering, land surveying, and land planning firm on the West Coast, founded in 1915.

BKF Engineers

Employee count: 501-1000

Salary: 100k-135k USD

United States only

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Join BKF Engineers as a Senior Project Surveyor

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Surveyor to join our team! This role focuses on leading survey project delivery, coordinating staff, and ensuring quality standards are met. The Senior Project Surveyor makes decisions on technical elements, mentors junior team members, and identifies opportunities for additional services. They may assist with proposals, attend project meetings, and support client coordination. The role also contributes to business development by promoting BKF’s services and identifying new project opportunities. Responsibilities include and not limited to:

  • Preparing construction staking calculations by reading plans and interpreting CAD files
  • Creating mapping deliverables including boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, plats, and legal descriptions
  • Post-processing field data collected via total station, GPS, levels, 3D laser scanners, and unmanned aerial systems
  • Building 3D models of sites and structures for owners, architects, engineers, and contractors
  • Travel to various job sites and offices may be required

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
  • 4+ years of office surveying experience with progressively increasing responsibility
  • Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or LSIT is highly desired
  • Deep understanding and experience of surveying principles, techniques, and equipment
  • Proficient in CAD software, especially Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Construction staking experience, including reading plans, construction calculations, and preparing cut sheets
  • Experience processing laser scanning data, including registration and 3D modeling is nice to have
  • Lead and initiate special projects as needed
  • May require flexible hours
  • Travel between BKF offices and other off-site locations may be required
  • This position may be required to report to a BKF office on a hybrid-remote basis depending on location.

Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

  • The typical base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly.
  • Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
  • BKF pays multiple of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents.
  • Generous vacation and sick time packages.
  • 8 Paid Holidays.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
  • BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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BKF Engineers is a prominent civil engineering, land surveying, and land planning firm that has been shaping the infrastructure of the Western United States since its founding in 1915. Originally established by Willis 'Jack' Frost in Redwood City, California, the firm has grown from a small local practice into a leading consultancy with a network of over 16 offices across the West Coast. Throughout its century-long history, BKF Engineers has played a pivotal role in the development of significant public and private projects, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, transportation networks, and commercial developments. The firm's longevity is a testament to its ability to adapt to evolving industry standards while maintaining a steadfast commitment to client success and community improvement.

The company delivers a comprehensive suite of services that includes civil engineering design, land surveying, land planning, and construction management. BKF Engineers is renowned for its expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, facilitating unique permitting requirements, and implementing sustainable infrastructure solutions. Their project portfolio spans diverse sectors such as transportation, water resources, government, and land development. In 2026, BKF Engineers announced a strategic merger with MNS Engineers, further expanding its geographic footprint and technical capabilities to better serve clients. With a team of nearly 800 professionals, BKF Engineers continues to leverage innovative design solutions and advanced technology, such as 3D laser scanning and proprietary software tools, to deliver dynamic projects that meet the needs of modern communities.

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