Project Surveyor - Right of Way Engineering (State Employees Only)

Initial Posting Date:
09/28/2026
Application Deadline:
10/12/2026
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
$6,717 - $10,414
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Project Surveyor - Right of Way Engineering (State Employees Only)
Job Description:
Professional Land Surveyor 1 – Project Surveyor – Right of Way Engineering
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Engineering & Technical Services Branch
Engineering Automation Section / Geometronics Unit
Salem
The role:
Our Engineering Automation Section is recruiting for a project surveyor to join our team! In this role, you will work collaboratively with others to support and promote the Delivery & Operations Division’s standards and expectations for right of way mapping and legal descriptions for conveyance documents. Apply today!
You must be a current State of Oregon employee at time of application in a permanent, seasonal, limited duration or temporary position to be eligible for this position.
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Coordinate with agency staff in response to work requests to determine limits of work, type and detail of maps and/or exhibits, expected budget and delivery dates.
Make determinations regarding the width and/or alignment of the existing right of way.
Advise other ODOT offices, state and federal agencies, local governments and the public regarding the location and extent of our existing property rights.
Train consultants and region staff on division standards and expectations for right of way mapping and legal descriptions for conveyance documents.
Coordinate the work activities required to prepare complex right of way and real property surveys and acquisitions.
Ensure descriptions of real property legally convey the desired right and title to the state, local or public agency or private party.
Review requests for an indenture of access rights or a grant of access rights.
Prepare and oversee right of way engineering work products.
Ensure right of way drawings conform to division standards, comply with state laws and recognized professional practices for land surveying and mapping.
Prepare drawings and legal property descriptions.
Maintain full and accurate right of way records.
Serve as a technical resource and provide program support for right of way engineering.
Establish and maintains professional and collaborative working relationships with all contacts.
Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available and occasional travel required.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
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Minimum qualifications:
A valid professional land surveyor (PLS) license.
Note: If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain professional registration in Oregon within six months of hire.
Special qualifications:
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. driver lice