DEA is seeking a Project Surveyor to join a dynamic team of professional surveyors in our Portland, OR or our Salem, OR office. The primary focus of this position will be to bring excellent service to our Oregon Region clients by managing and delivering exceptional quality survey projects that are on time and on budget. The Project Surveyor’s duties include supporting the development of scope, schedule, and budget, and to lead field and office staff for a wide variety of projects and clients. Since DEA is dedicated to utilizing cutting edge technology, the Project Surveyor will have many conventional and geospatial tools (GPS, terrestrial laser scanning, unmanned aerial systems, mobile mapping systems, and hydrographic mapping systems) available to utilize on projects.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop tactical action plans for project related tasks
• Develop and maintain client relationships within the markets and regions that DEA currently operates
• Perform research and calculations in a variety of jurisdictions
• Quality control oversight
• Coordinate with other DEA business units and clients
• Direct, mentor, and coach field and office staff in the performance of their duties; to help them advance within the survey profession as their individual abilities allow

Basic Qualifications:

• Oregon license required (or able to attain within 1 year); Washington or Idaho licenses are a plus.
• Capable of self-managing projects, communicating well with clients, and mentoring junior level staff
• CAD and Land Surveying software knowledge (Examples: Civil 3D and/or MicroStation InRoads/OpenRoads, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to work well in a team environment

Beneficial Experience:

• Transportation projects
• Energy projects
• Construction background
• Working knowledge of advanced technologies

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• An optional hybrid office/remote work schedule.

Survey Jobs with DEA:

Throughout history, land surveyors have played a significant role in the development of our world. Though fundamental principles have remained essentially the same over time, the technology employed continues to rapidly advance. DEA uses the latest tools while respecting historic doctrines such as following in the footsteps of the original surveyor. We foster a unique, collaborative work environment where specific expertise can be targeted for optimal client solutions.

Our day-to-day land surveying and geomatics activities are as varied in scope as in any career. DEA’s team is staffed and fully equipped to provide land surveying services for construction staking and layout, geodetic and control surveys, topographic and quantity surveys, and boundary surveys. As value-added services, we offer in-house 3D high-definition laser scanning, both static and mobile, sUAS mapping, and hydrographic survey services.

Potential DEA office locations include: Portland, OR; Salem, OR.