Staff Surveyor

BKF Engineers • Beaverton, OR

42d • $60,000 - $87,000

About The Position

Join BKF Engineers as a Staff Surveyor and join 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 staff 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

• 0-3 years of office surveying experience
• Knowledge of surveying principles, techniques, and equipment
• Proficient in CAD software, especially Autodesk Civil 3D

Nice To Haves

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or LSIT are 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

• 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
• Travel to various job sites and offices may be required
• Assist with special projects as needed
• May require flexible hours
• Travel between BKF offices and other off-site locations may be required

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed