Professional Land Surveyor / City Surveyor

Posted 19 days ago

bkf engineersSacramento (CA)
SurveyorsSurveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$139,000.00 - $170,799.00

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About the role

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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