Staff Surveyor

Company: BKF Engineers
Location: Modesto
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join BKF Engineers as a Staff Surveyor and lead the way in innovative surveying projects! The surveying team at BKF works on a variety of cutting-edge projects. As a staff 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 in Northern California. 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 may be required Requirements Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred 0-3 years of office surveying experience Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or LSIT preferred 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 $60,000.00 - $92,000.00 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 401k. BKF pays multiple 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. 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.

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