Professional Land Surveyor / City Surveyor

BKF Engineers; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 170,799; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Profit sharing

401(k)

Generous paid time off packages

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers is seeking an experienced City Surveyor to support our Government Solutions team in Riverside, California. This position involves leading survey project delivery for public agencies and will require technical oversight, staff mentoring, and quality standards assurance.

Applicants should have a degree in Geomatics or a related field, a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, and proficiency in CAD software, particularly Autodesk Civil 3D. The role also contributes to business development and involves travel to various job sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; or minimum 10 years office surveying experience.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification is required.
• Ability to process laser scanning data and perform 3D modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey project delivery for public agencies.
• Mentor staff and ensure quality standards in project delivery.
• Prepare legal exhibits including plats and survey reports.

Skills

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

CAD software (Autodesk Civil 3D)

Surveying principles and techniques

Construction staking experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Total station

GPS

3D laser scanners

Job description

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 an experienced City Surveyor to support our Government Solutions team. This role leads survey project delivery for public agencies, provides technical oversight, mentors staff, ensures quality standards, and supports client coordination. The position also contributes to business development through proposal support and identification of new project opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing subdivision maps, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, and other private development applications
• Preparing legal exhibits including plats, legal descriptions, and survey reports
• Post-processing field data collected via total station, GPS, levels, 3D laser scanners, and unmanned aerial systems
• Creating mapping deliverables including boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys
• Preparing construction staking calculations by reading plans and interpreting CAD files
• Travel to various job sites and offices may be required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of office surveying experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is required
• 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

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 $139,000.00 - $170,799.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographic location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401(k)
• Generous paid time off packages
• 9 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 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.