Project Surveyor

BKF Engineers; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Generous vacation and sick time packages

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm located in Newport Beach is seeking a Project Surveyor to join their dynamic team. The role involves preparing construction staking calculations, drafting surveys, and building 3D models for various high-profile projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics or a related field, with at least 3 years of surveying experience. The position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of office surveying experience required.
• Knowledge of surveying principles, techniques, and equipment.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) preferred or LSIT required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction staking calculations by reading plans.
• Create boundary and topographic surveys.
• Build 3D models of sites and structures.

Skills

Geomatics

Surveying

Civil Engineering

CAD software

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Total Station

Job description

Join BKF Engineers as a Project Surveyor and work on 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 project 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.

Key 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of office surveying experience is required
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) preferred or LSIT required or ability to test within 6 months of hiring date
• Knowledge 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, is preferred
• Experience processing laser scanning data, including registration and 3D modeling, is helpful but not required
• Assist with 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 $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid bi‑weekly
• Competitive salaries, end‑of‑year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401(k)
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
• Generous vacation and sick time packages
• 8 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.

Workplace Awards:

• We're proud to be a 2024‑2025 “Great Place To Work” certified company!
• BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group’s 2023 Trifecta Award
• Zweig “Best Firms to Work For” Top 100 in the U.S. 2023
• Bay Area News Group “Top Work Place” for 7 years in a row!
• “Best Firm to Work for North Bay” North Bay Business Journal for 8 years

BKF Engineers 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 status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.