HQ Survey & Mapping Engineer (TTE)

State of Washington•Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a senior-level HQ Survey and Mapping Engineer to lead statewide survey control and mapping operations. This role includes management of the WSDOT Primary Reference Network and delivery of geodetic, LiDAR, and mapping services. The engineer will oversee project planning and tracking, evaluate and implement emerging technologies and funding opportunities, and manage consultant agreements supporting photogrammetric mapping projects. This position is critical in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of survey control and mapping products essential for capital project design, construction, and monitoring. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical expertise in geodetic and geospatial engineering, proficiency in modern surveying and mapping technologies, and the ability to lead complex, statewide initiatives.

Requirements

Experience managing survey unit operations, including budgets, staff scheduling, vehicles, and equipment.
Experience reporting to leadership, leading technical teams, and evaluating operational effectiveness.
Experience exercising independent judgment in problem-solving and developing strategic and tactical plans, including establishing policies and requirements for geodetic processes.
Experience planning, managing, tracking, and controlling complex projects, including consultant agreements and interagency coordination.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communicating clearly with internal and external customers.
Working knowledge of geodetic survey principles, practices, and tools, including horizontal and vertical GPS surveying, survey network design, and survey control (monumentation) network management.
Working knowledge of mapping requirements (such as from LiDAR and photogrammetry) to support customer needs and oversee consultant deliverables.
Expertise in operating Global Positioning System (GPS) based survey equipment (static, fast static, real-time kinematic), terrestrial geodetic instrumentation, and applying the Washington State Real-Time Network.
Knowledge of geodetic survey equipment procurement, including robotic total stations, LiDAR scanners, and digital bar code high precision levels.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Takes action to meet the needs of others.
A Washington State Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certification with intent to successfully obtain a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience applying geodetic survey principles, practices, processes and tools, including survey network design both horizontal and vertical GPS survey and survey control.
Current Washington State Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.

Responsibilities

Manage the WSDOT statewide geodetic control network, including setting, adjusting, leveling, documenting, and maintaining monuments, and resetting disturbed monuments when necessary.
Determine statewide work priorities and estimate workload by using the Highway System Plan and coordinating with Region Project Offices.
Coordinate internal activities and schedules to ensure smooth operations.
Manage and monitor the unit budget and work with the GeoMetrix Office Manager to develop upcoming budget requests.
Develop goals and objectives for unit staff, including cross and upward training, mentorship, and guidance.
Develop policy regarding statewide geodetic survey network programs.
Respond to emergency events such as landslides, natural disasters, and infrastructure impacts (e.g., bridge strikes) to collect data.
Manage and administer consultant agreements/task orders for photogrammetry and LiDAR services, and act as a liaison with customers.
Investigate and implement new technologies for effective and efficient mapping and surveying activities.