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Port of Portland · 19 hours ago

Project Surveyor I

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Port of Portland is hiring for a Project Surveyor I. This position involves collecting field survey data on various engineering and construction projects under the guidance of professional land surveyors, primarily working outdoors in diverse weather conditions.

GovernmentPublic TransportationTransportation

Responsibilities

Use fundamental surveying techniques to perform accurate and complete field work on boundary, topographic, construction as-built and layout, settlement monitoring and scanning surveys at all Port facilities

Operate terrestrial total stations, electronic levels, stationary scanners, and GPS surveying instruments to accomplish the collection of accurate field measurements using Trimble electronic data collection systems

Process field measurements into X, Y, Z positions with point descriptions using Trimble Business Center for mapping into AutoCAD

Work safely in an active airfield environment at PDX, HIO, TTD and our Marine Terminals and Industrial Properties

Perform surveys on 30-50 projects a year

Perform intermediate office tasks using Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD, Microsoft Office products and SharePoint

Coordinate field survey efforts with inspectors, contractors, utility locates personnel, and all survey staff

Perform basic maintenance tasks on survey equipment and vehicles

Qualification

Surveying proceduresTrimble survey equipmentField survey data collectionAutoCADTrimble Business CenterMathematical analysisProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

5+ years of experience leading a field crew and doing boundary, topographic mapping, construction staking, and verification surveys

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Driver's License

Must be able to obtain a TWIC Security Badge for work at Marine facilities

Ability to obtain a Security Badge at PDX or other Port facilities with certain designations

Intermediate to Advanced skills in technical competence in surveying procedures and practices

Technical Competence Trimble survey equipment and data collection systems

Demonstrates experience and sound judgement while working on an active airfield

Proficiently perform accurate and complete surveys in the field with minimal oversight

Problem solving skills and mathematical analysis of potential errors

Knowledgeable with regards to knowing which equipment to use when tasks with completing surveys accurately and timely

Experience communicating proficiently, both orally and in writing, and working in a cooperative and courteous manner with the public, contractors, supervisors, and other department staff

Experience in independently organizing and prioritizing work tasks to successfully meet deadlines

Understanding of AutoCAD and Trimble Business Center software, Port facilities and Systems