Region Survey Program Technical Engineer (TTE)

State of Washington • King County - Shoreline, WA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Region Survey Program Technical Engineer to serve as the senior technical expert for the Northwest Region Survey and Right of Way (ROW) Office. The position ensures the technical quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of survey products. The incumbent serves as the region’s licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), responsible for approving and signing survey records and documents.

The role directs delivery of survey, ROW plans, and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) programs supporting highway design, construction, maintenance, and real estate activities across the Northwest Region. It also provides technical guidance to Survey and ROW staff and regional offices.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, or equivalent certification from another state with the ability to obtain a Washington State PLS within one year of hire.
• Advanced knowledge of surveying and engineering principles, including experience understanding and interpreting title reports, deeds, easements, and other instruments used to transfer property rights.
• Experience managing survey operations, including staff scheduling, budgets, equipment, workload, and operational resources; leading technical teams; and evaluating operational effectiveness.
• Experience exercising independent judgment to resolve complex problems and develop strategic and tactical plans, policies, procedures, and recommendations for Survey, ROW, and UAS programs.
• Experience planning, managing, tracking, and controlling complex projects, including consultant agreements, scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and interagency coordination.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communicating clearly with internal and external customers.
• Working knowledge of UAS systems, principles, practices, and tools.
• Working knowledge of survey mapping requirements, technology, equipment, and tools to support customer needs and oversee staff and consultant deliverables.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-oriented approach and willingness to take action to meet others’ needs.
• Ability to maneuver and transport materials or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain in inclement weather.
• Ability to work flexible hours, such as weekends, nights, or split shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting or administering a UAS program, including UAS data review, quality assurance and quality control, and flight planning.
• Experience applying WSDOT Survey and ROW policies, procedures, standards, and practices.
• Experience representing an organization on technical committees or working groups and developing or recommending statewide policies, standards, or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct and prioritize survey and ROW requests to meet established requirements and schedules.
• Guide staff in resolving complex survey and ROW issues.
• Review complex upland and aquatic boundary issues and conduct or coordinate field investigations.
• Research and evaluate survey technology, equipment, and supplies.
• Review UAS flight requests and completed deliverables, verifying the accuracy and completeness of elevation, quantity, and other required data.
• Mentor and train staff in boundary principles, survey equipment and software, and field data collection procedures.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of survey records and documents using the PLS license.
• Provide technical guidance to Survey and ROW staff and regional offices.
• Manage survey operations, including staff scheduling, budgets, equipment, workload, and operational resources.
• Develop strategic and tactical plans, policies, procedures, and recommendations for Survey, ROW, and UAS programs.
• Plan, manage, track, and control complex projects, including consultant agreements, scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and interagency coordination.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule options, including telework options for eligible positions.
• Up to 12 paid holidays.
• Full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
• Tuition reimbursement programs and government discounts at participating colleges.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Comprehensive benefits package with healthcare options.
• Choice of state retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed