Senior Project Surveyor

BKF•Washington, DC

2d•$100,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

4+ years of office surveying experience with progressively increasing responsibility
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or LSIT is highly desired
Experience processing laser scanning data, including registration and 3D modeling is nice to have

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
Travel to various job sites and offices may be required
Lead and initiate special projects as needed