Posted 1w ago

Senior Project Surveyor

@ BKF Engineers
Redwood City, California, United States
$108k-$149k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:lead delivery, coordinate staff, mentoring juniors
Requirements Summary:5+ years office surveying; CAD (Autodesk Civil 3D); PLS/LSIT desired; travel; leadership duties possible.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Autodesk Civil 3D, Total Station, GPS, 3D laser scanners, Unmanned Aerial Systems
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BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, 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.

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Surveyor to lead survey project delivery, coordinate staff, and ensure high‑quality technical results. This role makes key technical decisions, mentors junior team members, supports client coordination, and helps identify opportunities for additional services as projects progress.

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