May occasionally lift or carry surveying equipment or field gear up to 30 pounds.
Develop and implement marketing strategies to engage with clients and maintain strong relationships.
Write project proposals and collaborate with clients to meet their surveying needs.
Lead, train, and mentor a team of surveyors, fostering a collaborative environment.
Function as surveyor of record on survey projects throughout Northern California, providing technical expertise and guidance to ensure high quality and professionalism.
Requirements
licensed surveyor
10+ years
project surveyor
team leadership
qa/qc
business management
Proven experience in managing and leading teams of professionals.
Licensed California Land Surveyor with a strong reputation in the field.
Valid driver’s license for work-related travel or equipment use
Field work may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and navigating uneven or rough terrain during site visits, surveys, or construction-related activities.
10+ years of survey experience with a minimum of 2 years’ Project Surveyor experience.
Demonstrated ability to market services to clients effectively.
Travel to project sites, client offices, or industry events is expected, which may involve driving or occasional air travel.
Experience with Land Surveying workflows and performing QA/QC.
Experience in running a business.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays.
Dental & Vision: Full preventive care plus coverage for major services.
401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match required.
Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year’s salary.
Medical Plan Options: PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions.
Engineering License Support: Fee renewals, plus financial assistance for professional license applications and exams.
Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully covered by KPFF.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Supportive Culture: Your well-being matters. We encourage balance, provide resources for a healthy lifestyle, and create opportunities to connect through social activities and community events.
Mentorship & Growth: Through KPFF’s Forefront Education Program, you’ll have access to continuous learning, leadership development, and opportunities to advance your career while helping others do the same.
Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay, with options to use PTO for full income.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1960
Year Established
Operational since 1960, the firm has evolved from a small consultancy to a national leader in engineering.
$200M Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $200 million in annual revenue, reflecting its financial stability and growth.
Operates with a flat organizational structure, empowering local offices to innovate and respond to regional needs.
Typical projects range from high-rise buildings and bridges to site development, utilities and waterfront structures.
Specializing in structural and civil engineering, the firm tackles complex designs—be it seismic curtain walls or stormwater systems.
Has delivered award-winning work on landmark civic, corporate and infrastructure projects across the U.S.
Despite its scale, it retains a nimble, creative culture focused on practical, constructible engineering solutions.
Culture + Values
Our purpose is to engineer opportunities.
Our people are in the driver’s seat.
We strive to accomplish excellent work and we push each other to keep getting better. We are willing to fail forward.
We trust each other ... being accountable and communicative.
We put considerable emphasis on building and maintaining relationships both internally and externally.
We do what we say we will do, and we are consistently professional in our work.
We are fiscally conservative which allows each of us stability to practice our profession and serve our clients.
We have a contagious passion for our work and our company ... Those who maintain grit thrive in our environment.