Project Surveyor

BKF Engineers•Corona, CA

5h•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Join BKF Engineers as a Project Surveyor and work on innovative surveying projects! BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years. At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row. The surveying team at BKF works on a variety of cutting-edge projects. As a project surveyor, you will assist senior project surveyors and your project manager on 3D laser scanning, construction staking, GIS, BIM, boundary, and topographic survey projects. You will draft maps and topographic surveys, build 3D models, and assist our field crews in constructing the largest and most high-profile projects on the West Coast. We work on a diverse array of projects and provide training to help each team member become well-rounded.

Requirements

3+years of office surveying experience
Knowledge of surveying principles, techniques, and equipment.
Proficient in CAD software, especially Autodesk Civil 3D.
Travel to various job sites and offices may be required.
May require flexible hours
Travel between BKF offices and other off-site locations may be required.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or LSIT preferred.
Construction staking experience, including reading plans, construction calculations, and preparing cut sheets, is preferred.
Experience processing laser scanning data, including registration and 3D modeling, is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

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.
Assist with special projects as needed

Benefits

Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
BKF pays 100% 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.
We’re proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work" certified company!
BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group’s 2023 Trifecta Award.
Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023.
Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place” for 7 years in a row!
"Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years.