Senior Region Survey & UAS Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

State of Washington; Shoreline (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks a Region Survey Program Technical Engineer (TTE) to serve 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 serving as the region's licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) responsible for approving and signing survey records and documents.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of surveying and engineering principles, including deeds, easements, title reports.
• Experience leading survey operations, staffing, budgets, and resources.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and policies for Survey/ROW/UAS programs.
• Experience planning and managing complex projects and contracts with interagency coordination.
• Strong customer relations and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of UAS systems, practices, and data handling.
• Knowledge of survey mapping requirements and technologies to support staff.
• Growth mindset and service-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Direct and prioritize survey and ROW requests to meet schedules and requirements.
• Provide guidance to staff on complex survey and ROW issues.
• Review field investigations and boundary issues and coordinate as needed.
• Research and evaluate survey technology, equipment, and supplies.
• Review UAS deliverables and verify data accuracy and completeness.
• Mentor staff on boundary principles, equipment, and field procedures.
• Oversee preparation, review, 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 and Policy

Project and Contract Management

Customer Relations and Communication

UAS Systems Knowledge

Survey Mapping and Technology

Growth Mindset

Service-Oriented

Education

Washington PLS license / equivalent

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks a Region Survey Program Technical Engineer (TTE) to serve 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 serving as the region's licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) responsible for approving and signing survey records and documents.