DEA is seeking a Survey Instrument Person to join a dynamic team of professional surveyors in our Portland, OR office. This individual will work as a member of a survey crew performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public and private clients. Duties include the operation and maintenance of survey equipment, taking field notes, data collection, performing calculations and working with DEA staff and clients on these projects. Involvement in the office will include reducing survey data, performing calculations, copying and filing of this data and other tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to travel out of town for project assignments
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years surveying experience
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Strong work ethic and accountability required
• Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions found in the northwest
• Clean driving record required (no more than 3 accidents and/or moving violations in the last 36 months or 2 accidents and or moving violations within the last 12 months)
• Must be able to carry at least forty pounds on a consistent basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A two year degree focusing on Engineering or Surveying
• Associates or Bachelor Degree
• Leica, Trimble and GPS experience
• AutoCAD experience

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
• Potential hourly rate for this position is $20-$30/hr depending on experience

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, and hydrographic survey services.