Project Surveyor

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dental & Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm in Lacey seeks an experienced Project Surveyor to lead various challenging projects from concept to completion. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, this role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and provides a competitive salary between $90,000 and $120,000 based on qualifications. The firm emphasizes work-life balance and offers a generous benefits package, including medical plans, PTO, and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years project surveyor experience.
• Valid Driver License.
• LSIT/PSL Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead various survey projects from concept through completion.
• Provide technical and drafting support on survey projects.
• Occasional field work may be required.

Skills

Teamwork

Variety of project types

Effective communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Carlson Survey software

AutoCAD

Job description

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

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

Join the KPFF Lacey team as an experienced Project Surveyor with at least 5 years' experience who will lead a variety of challenging and rewarding survey projects from concept through completion. In this role, you’ll be working mostly in the office to provide technical and drafting support on various types of survey projects. Position may include occasional field work.

At KPFF, we empower our Project Surveyors with the tools, support, and autonomy needed to make a real impact. If you’re a detail-oriented, skilled surveyor who takes pride in delivering exceptional results on-time and within budget, we invite you to bring your expertise to KPFF, where your work will directly contribute to client success and project excellence.

Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to work on a variety of project types
• Ability to shift between different project types easily
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Time management to ensure commitments and schedules are met

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years project surveyor experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver License
• LSIT/PSL Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Carlson Survey software and AutoCAD experience desired
• PLS Certification

Additional Information

Compensation

The base salary for this role is competitive, with a range of $90,000 - $120,000 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.

Lacey Office Culture

KPFF Lacey’s vision statement is to provide experiences that create a lasting positive impact on our people, clients, and community. We are passionate about providing a collaborative, playful, and positive environment for our employees. We believe in encouraging personal and professional growth and work hard at providing a solid structure with minimal organizational restrictions. Our nearly 40-person office has the benefit of having the resources of a 1,400+ person company, with the closeness of a small office. We work in a fast-paced environment that will provide opportunities to work with our staff of civil engineers and surveyors on a variety of project types and sizes requiring the ability to think on your feet and communicate effectively.

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.

Professional Development

KPFF is more than just the work we do, we are the relationships we build, both with our clients and with our co-workers. To foster those relationships and build up our employees, KPFF offers a number of growth opportunities and social events.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, we encourage you to highlight relevant experience, what draws you to KPFF, and how this role aligns with your professional goals.

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.