Region Survey & ROW Technical Engineer (PLS) | UAS

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Shoreline (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule options

Hybrid remote work

Public sector benefits

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Region Survey Program Technical Engineer (TTE) to act as the senior technical expert for the Northwest Region Survey and ROW Office. The incumbent will ensure technical quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of survey products while signing survey records as the region's licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).

You will direct survey, ROW plans, and UAS programs across highway design, construction, maintenance, and

Qualifications

• As a Professional Land Surveyor, possess advanced knowledge of surveying and engineering principles, including title reports, deeds, easements and property transfers.
• Experience managing survey operations, including staff scheduling, budgets, equipment, workload, and resources; lead technical teams and evaluate effectiveness.
• Experience exercising independent judgment to resolve problems and develop strategic plans for Survey, ROW, and UAS programs.
• Experience planning and managing complex projects with consultants, scopes, budgets and interagency coordination.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Working knowledge of UAS systems, practices, and tools.
• Knowledge of survey mapping requirements, technology, equipment, and tools to support customer needs.
• Growth mindset and service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Direct and prioritize survey and ROW requests to meet schedules.
• Provide guidance to staff on complex survey and ROW issues.
• Review upland and aquatic boundary issues and coordinate field investigations.
• Research and evaluate survey technology, equipment, and supplies.
• Review flight requests and UAS deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Mentor staff in boundary principles, equipment and data collection.
• Oversee preparation and approval of survey records using the PLS license.
• Provide technical guidance to Survey and ROW staff and regional offices.

Skills

Advanced Survey Knowledge

Survey Operations Management

Strategic Decision-Making

Project and Contract Management

Customer Relations

UAS Systems Knowledge

Survey Mapping and Technology

Growth Mindset

Service-Oriented

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license (WA)

Tools

UAS flight software

Survey software

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Region Survey Program Technical Engineer (TTE) to act as the senior technical expert for the Northwest Region Survey and ROW Office. The incumbent will ensure technical quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of survey products while signing survey records as the region's licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).

You will direct survey, ROW plans, and UAS programs across highway design, construction, maintenance, and