Project Surveyor - Right of Way Engineering

Oregon Department of Transportation; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Salem is seeking a Project Surveyor – Right of Way Engineering to support and promote standards for right of way mapping and legal descriptions for conveyance documents.

As part of the Delivery & Operations Division, you will collaborate with agency staff, regional teams, and the public to ensure drawings and property descriptions meet state laws and professional standards while helping manage complex surveys and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• A valid professional land surveyor (PLS) license is required.
• Driving is an essential function; a valid U.S. driver license and acceptable driving record are required.
• Ability to operate CAD/BIM tools and geospatial mapping software as part of daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with agency staff to determine maps, limits of work, and delivery dates.
• Make determinations regarding width and alignment of the right of way.
• Advise agencies and the public on property rights locations and extents.
• Train staff and consultants on division standards for right of way mapping and legal descriptions.
• Prepare and oversee complex right of way surveys, acquisitions, and related drawings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Property rights expertise

CADD software

Research & analysis

Public presentations

Tools

CADD software

Geospatial mapping

Job description

Position Title

Project Surveyor - Right of Way Engineering

Initial Posting Date

10/14/2026

Application Deadline

11/04/2026

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$6,717 - $10,414

Position Type

Employee

Job Description

Professional Land Surveyor 1 – Project Surveyor – Right of Way Engineering

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division – Engineering & Technical Services Branch

Engineering Automation Section / Geometronics Unit

Salem

The Role

Our Engineering Automation Section is recruiting for a project surveyor to join our team! In this role, you will work collaboratively with others to support and promote the Delivery & Operations Division’s standards and expectations for right of way mapping and legal descriptions for conveyance documents.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon’s communities and economy thrive.

We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

A Day In The Life

• Coordinate with agency staff in response to work requests to determine limits of work, type and detail of maps and/or exhibits, expected budget and delivery dates.


• Make determinations regarding the width and/or alignment of the existing right of way.


• Advise other ODOT offices, state and federal agencies, local governments and the public regarding the location and extent of our existing property rights.


• Train consultants and region staff on division standards and expectations for right of way mapping and legal descriptions for conveyance documents.


• Coordinate the work activities required to prepare complex right of way and real property surveys and acquisitions.


• Ensure descriptions of real property legally convey the desired right and title to the state, local or public agency or private party.


• Review requests for an indenture of access rights or a grant of access rights.


• Prepare and oversee right of way engineering work products.


• Ensure right of way drawings conform to division standards, comply with state laws and recognized professional practices for land surveying and mapping.


• Prepare drawings and legal property descriptions.


• Maintain full and accurate right of way records.


• Serve as a technical resource and provide program support for right of way engineering.


• Establish and maintains professional and collaborative working relationships with all contacts.


• Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available and occasional travel required.


• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

What’s In It For You

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.


• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.


• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum Qualifications

A valid professional land surveyor (PLS) license.

Special Qualifications

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What We’d Like To See

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.


• Experience delivering opinions, training and presentations on property rights issues.


• Experience using personal computers and computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software.


• Experience writing and reviewing right of way centerline property descriptions and sketch maps.


• Experience determining property rights through research, evaluation and analysis.

Need help?

• For questions, call 971-273-8687 or email [e-mail].

Additional Information

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].


• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.


• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.


• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.


• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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