Land Surveyor; Portland

Land Surveyor

Our client is looking to hire a self-motivated, energetic, customer-focused land surveyor to work in our Portland or Vancouver office. Their team works with many clients in the Portland metropolitan area on a broad range of municipal and private projects as well as around the western US for the National Park Service, Amtrak, Federal Aviation Administration and Union Pacific Railroad. This person will primarily work in the office, but may also be called upon to visit work sites from time to time.

What you'll do:

• Perform survey research, AutoCAD drafting, calculations, preparation of maps and exhibits, preparation of legal descriptions, elevation certificates, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Gather information for survey, topographical mapping, cross-sections, horizontal and vertical control, construction staking preparation and layout, location of right of way, and utility locations to be used in preparation of plans and specifications.
• Participate in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, surveyors, and other survey crew.
• Work effectively in a team environment and to supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate field survey personnel.
• Manage survey projects and budgets.

What you bring:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience working as an office survey technician or as a PLS.
• Land surveyor in training (LSIT) certification required.
• Professional land surveyor licensure preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Trimble business center or Starnet software experience preferred.