Region Survey & ROW Tech Lead (PLS)

Washington State Department of Transportation; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Hybrid remote

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation seeks a Region Survey Program Technical Engineer to serve as the senior technical expert for the Northwest Region Office. You will ensure regulatory compliance, quality control, and timely delivery of survey products while signing records as the licensed Professional Land Surveyor.

You will guide survey and ROW activities across highway design, construction, maintenance, and real estate.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of surveying and engineering principles; understands title reports and deeds.
• Experience leading survey/ROW teams and supervising field staff.
• Ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and interagency coordination.

Responsibilities

• Direct and prioritize survey and ROW requests to meet schedules.
• Provide guidance to staff on boundary principles, data collection, and field procedures.
• Review and sign survey records and documents using the PLS license.
• Mentor staff and ensure quality work across Northwest Region.

Skills

Advanced survey knowledge

Survey operations mgmt

Strategic decision-making

Project and contract mgmt

Customer relations

UAS knowledge

Survey mapping tech

Growth mindset

Service-oriented

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license (PLS)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation seeks a Region Survey Program Technical Engineer to serve as the senior technical expert for the Northwest Region Office. You will ensure regulatory compliance, quality control, and timely delivery of survey products while signing records as the licensed Professional Land Surveyor.

You will guide survey and ROW activities across highway design, construction, maintenance, and real estate.