2025 Summer Survey Assistant

BKF is looking for surveying interns in multiple offices!

BKF is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Surveying Interns to join our team across West Coast offices for the summer! This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in land surveying to gain hands-on experience and develop their technical skills. Your responsibilities will include:

• Geometric calculations and plotting (cross-sections, profiles, etc.)
• Routine hydraulics calculations
• Site grading calculations and plotting
• Computer and CAD systems usage
• Research/data collection from public agencies
• Prepare construction staking calculations by reading plans and interpreting CAD files.
• Create 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in B.S. Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited curriculum or equivalent plus appropriate continuing education.
• 1-2 years of specific civil engineering classes and/or other internship related experience.
• Must have strong communication skills and be team-oriented.

Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $19.20 - $30.21
• Opportunity work on iconic projects along the West Coast
• Enjoy tasty snacks and drinks every day, plus weekly office meals
• Join a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Benefit from unlimited training opportunities, BKF Academy, and our SPARK mentorship program
• Experience a vibrant company culture with engaging events and activities
• Get involved in Employee Resource Groups for a welcoming atmosphere for all

Workplace Awards: 

• 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.