Senior Land Surveyor; Transportation Engineering & Construction

Job Overview

Job : 108228

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Status: Regular

Current Annual Pay Range: $ – $
Hourly Pay Range: $48,540.494 – $61,318.565

Effective July 1, 2026 Annual Pay Range: $ – $
Hourly Pay Range: $49,851.087 – $62,974.166

Salary offers will be within the posted pay range and based on candidate’s experience.

Lead the work of Land Surveyors and Survey Technicians, overseeing, tracking, and assigning projects. Serve as a technical resource for staff. Review, approve, sign, and seal survey documents prepared by the engineering survey team, and review and approve documents prepared by private surveyors working on County capital projects. Develop, establish, and implement surveying standards within the office.

• Valid and active registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in any U.S. state at time of hire.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional land surveying experience.
• Experience leading the work of others, including daily work direction, scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and providing training.
• Experience conducting research and preparing drawings, maps, legal descriptions, and survey‑related documents.

• Experience reviewing and approving legal descriptions and construction surveys.
• Proficiency with modern survey technologies such as GNSS, LiDAR, electronic data collectors, and CAD/design software.
• Experience leading transportation survey projects.
• Experience performing or reviewing surveys related to transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, right‑of‑way resolution, and construction staking.

Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference will be considered. If you believe you have transferrable skills or special qualifications related to this position, please list them and explain their relevance in the application.

• Must pass a post‑offer physical assessment (accommodation requests reviewed as required by law).
• Driving required for County business on a regular basis; must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

• Within six months of hire, become registered as a Professional Surveyor in the State of Oregon and maintain a valid and active license for the duration of employment.

This position is part of the alternate workweek program: 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours to be discussed with the selected candidate. The position is eligible for hybrid on‑site/telework, based on department needs; telework locations cannot be outside Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of time on‑site.

Occasional duties in the field require walking, twisting, balancing, and involve exposure to inclement weather, noise, and slippery/uneven terrain.

Competitive wages, cost‑of‑living adjustments, merit increases, and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees. Health and wellness classes and events, alternative care benefits, and retirement benefits through PERS/OPSRP. Additional benefits include medical and dental plan choices, employee assistance program, longevity pay, retirement savings options, and other optional benefits.

• Align with Core Values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Trust.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers, partners, and stakeholders, honoring commitments.
• Commit to teamwork and collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service by anticipating and responding to needs.
• Communicate professionally and adapt to varying technical skill levels.
• Embrace continual learning, seeking improvement as technology and organizational changes demand.
• Use critical thinking to problem‑solve and develop solution‑focused approaches.
• Show creativity by improving processes; be open to others’ ideas.
• Promote cross‑cultural effectiveness and inclusiveness.
• Hold oneself to high professional and ethical standards.

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.