Project Surveyor

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking a full-time Project Surveyor in Eugene, Oregon. The role involves managing survey projects, collecting field data with advanced equipment, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a passion for innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

Medical Plan Options

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dental & Vision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in field data collection.
• 3-5 years of experience in field data processing and drafting.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey project team to deliver accurate survey products.
• Collect field data using advanced survey equipment.
• Mentor a survey team on career licensure paths.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Job description

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Company Description

KPFF, a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm, champions Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. With over 60 years of experience, we foster a dynamic environment for creative solutions across diverse projects and scales. Our decentralized structure empowers our 1,300 team members in 27 nationwide offices, offering abundant flexibility and growth opportunities. Rooted in Seattle since 1960, KPFF excels as a collaborative team of consulting professionals driving innovative solutions and sustainable design. Join us to shape the built environment and drive impactful engineering solutions with your creativity and passion.

Company Description

KPFF, a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm, champions Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. With over 60 years of experience, we foster a dynamic environment for creative solutions across diverse projects and scales. Our decentralized structure empowers our 1,300 team members in 27 nationwide offices, offering abundant flexibility and growth opportunities. Rooted in Seattle since 1960, KPFF excels as a collaborative team of consulting professionals driving innovative solutions and sustainable design. Join us to shape the built environment and drive impactful engineering solutions with your creativity and passion.

We work on a wide variety of project types, serving public and private clients in land development, transportation and municipal projects. We believe in encouraging personal and professional growth, and we work hard to provide a solid structure with minimal organizational restrictions.

With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com.

Job Description

KPFF Survey is actively recruiting for a full-time Project Surveyor position in Eugene, Oregon. Our typical projects include control, boundary, topographic, utility, ALTA, verification, and monitor surveying. We collect field data using the latest survey grade equipment, including conventional total stations, digital levels, GPS, 3D scanners, and drone lidar technology. We work with engineers, architects, landscape architects, developers, and public agencies. You may find yourself on a project in downtown Portland one day, followed by something in remote eastern Oregon, and beyond. The ideal candidate could also build and maintain their own client base.

The successful candidate will currently be in a survey project management role or be a senior office technician looking for career growth. The candidate will work with and lead a survey project team to deliver the survey product safely, accurately, and professionally. As an experienced and licensed individual you will actively work with and mentor a survey team on a career licensure path where you will help analyze and process different sets of data, draft, manage projects, and prepare deliverables.

Qualifications

• Current experience in field data collection and in the industry for 3-5 years
• Current experience in field data processing, analysis, review, and drafting and in the industry for 3-5 years
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Add value in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening may be a requirement to participate in specific projects
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Work Authorization/Sponsorship - At this time, KPFF is unable to provide visa sponsorship or transfer for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
  
  

Additional Information

Compensation

The base pay for this role is competitive, with a range of $38.00 - $50.00/hour, plus an opportunity for overtime, determined by experience, education, and skills. KPFF also offers performance-based bonuses to recognize outstanding contributions. Additional details about the full compensation package will be provided during the interview process.

Culture And Benefits

At KPFF, we offer a rewarding career path that emphasizes autonomy, innovation, and professional development. Our culture prioritizes employee ownership, teamwork, and shared values, creating an environment where contributions are celebrated, and career growth is encouraged. We aren’t just colleagues; we’re a community dedicated to collaborative innovation, providing you the platform to make a lasting impact on meaningful projects.

KPFF Employee Benefits

• Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Dental & Vision: Full preventive care, plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year’s salary, plus AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match needed.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully covered by KPFF.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays.
• Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay, with options to use PTO for full income.
  
  

Additional Perks

• Professional Development: Individual development budget, weekly lunch-and-learns, and monthly social events.
  
  

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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