Survey Technician 3

DOWL•Salem, OR

About The Position

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Join DOWL’s Survey and Geomatics team to play a vital role in shaping infrastructure from the ground up. Our surveyors tackle an impressive variety of projects—from individual sidewalk ramps to expansive 200-mile-long corridors bringing precision, efficiency, and foresight to every job. We pride ourselves on identifying potential challenges early in the process, enabling design teams and contractors to make proactive adjustments that keep projects running smoothly and on schedule. If you’re detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and eager to work on impactful projects across diverse landscapes, we want you on our team.

Requirements

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
Substantial understanding of field surveying equipment use, care, and storage
Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals
Effectively divides projects into individual tasks
Leads technical effort on small projects
Conducts quality control of basic deliverables
Team player who follows on large, complex projects, leads a small team on simple tasks, anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines, and takes responsibility for their results.
Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Demonstrates ability to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects. Assists with budget creation on simple projects.
Understand and employ applicable industry or client standards such as the following: ALTA surveys Local platting, surveying standards ASPRS BLM cadastral surveys Client standards
Infrequent direct client interaction. Reads emails. Occasionally attends client meetings. Listens and prepares meeting minutes.
Performs moderate to advanced levels of technical work on larger and more complex projects as assigned by the market sector. Operates with a moderate level of autonomy. May assist with some assistant project management tasks.
Associate’s Bachelor's Degree preferred
Years of experience required: 4 years
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.
Able to cut brush using chain saw or machete. Able to dig with shovel or digging bars, use a jack hammer and sledgehammer, and drive in stakes and rebar (monuments). Able to walk and hike through rough terrain, snow, and ice. Able to routinely lift and carry between 30 and 50 pounds. May need to work at remote sites.

Nice To Haves

Market Sector Software - Developing Trimble Business Center Trimble Access CAD processing software Point Cloud extraction software
Field surveying and office production-specific certifications preferred