Land Survey Technician

This Land Survey Technician assignment provides direct support to the Mapping Supervisor within the Geomatics Organization (TERG). The TERG Mapping Team prepares and maintains drawings of BPA transmission facilities, particularly transmission line plan/profile drawings and site property acquisition drawings, including substation sites, communication sites, and other facilities. In addition, this group supports right-of-way acquisition for transmission facilities by preparing pre-acquisition documentation, including, but not limited to, land descriptions and exhibits.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce 2D and 3D maps utilizing computer drafting software, particularly Bentley Microstation and InRoads, to perform drafting of plan and profile maps.
• Prepare exhibits and maps using ArcMap.
• Utilize Geographic Information Software (GIS), particularly ArcGIS Desktop.
• Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) software to create and update transmission features; and to create and update transmission facility map.
• Utilize PLS-CADD software to create and update plan and profile drawings.
• Research and validate deeds, title policies, survey maps and other land record documents.
• Maintain and provide technical knowledge to help draft standards, processes, dashboards and manuals that document the land surveying methods used at BPA. All contributions will be reviewed and approved for accuracy and efficiency by BPA staff.
• Check field notes, compute and process survey field data. Analyze and resolve discrepancies with field data, record data and between the two.
• Provide recommendations regarding BPA mapping standards to Master Service Contractors.
• Provide work statements and estimates; review and track mapping-related work that is delegated to Master Service Contractors.
• Thoroughly inspect and check deliverables for accuracy and correctness. Deliverables include BPA plan and profiles, Geographic Information System (GIS) data in various formats, Land Acquisition Requests (LARs), and permits.
• Assist the COR with monitoring, inspecting and validating survey work performed by private survey contractors. Verify compliance with technical specifications, work schedules and provide recommendations to the COR regarding approval of deliverables
• Prepare and review scopes, schedules, statements of work, and estimates for survey work performed by survey contractors when directed by BPA COR.
• Provide Quality Assurance by inspecting and checking deliverables for accuracy and correctness. Deliverables include field note sheets, computation sheets, CAD base maps, GPS network and OPUS reports, GIS shape files and numerous other electronic data sets
• Maintain standards, update playbooks, dashboards and manuals.
• Compile all available evidence for right-of-way boundary locations. Decipher and interpret vague boundary legal descriptions. Analyze boundary surveys and title documents and provide guidance and recommendations on resolution of boundary and title problems.
• Research private company records, BPA, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and state, county and city records for information concerning BPA rights-of-ways. Make contacts with companies/agencies to clarify and coordinate BPA surveying and mapping activities.
• Resolve customer problems and issues regarding surveying and mapping products and services. Work closely with real estate, engineering, and project management staff to determine scope and schedule of required work.
• Support BPA projects in the preparation of legal descriptions, permit applications, and associated exhibits for the design, acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of transmission lines and facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Drafting or other closely related technical field; or equivalent course work/classes in the area of surveying and/or drafting is required.
• 5 years Land Survey Tech or Cartographic Tech experience is required.
• LSIT (Land Surveyor in Training) certification is required
• 3 years of mapping experience is required.
• Proficiency in Bentley Microstation and ArcGIS Desktop.
• Knowledge of and experience with various horizontal and vertical coordinate systems and datum (ie. State Plane Coordinate Systems, UTM grid system, NAD83, NAD27, NAVD88, NGVD29).

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

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Salary : $30 - $35