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Multnomah County · 3 days ago

Engineering Technician 2 - Survey

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$32.85/hr - $40.27/hr

1+ years exp

Multnomah County is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician 2 to join the Survey section of the Transportation division. The role involves operating survey instruments, maintaining public land corners, and providing support for various county projects while ensuring safety and efficiency in surveying operations.

Government

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operate, adjust and maintain survey instruments including: total stations, levels, data collectors and geodetic (GPS) equipment

Search, locate and maintain public land corners, check and reset public land corners as necessary, assist in performing traverses and GPS surveys

Perform topographic and construction surveying in different county projects

Help train survey personnel in the use of equipment and survey techniques, computations, law and principles

Supervise survey personnel when crew leader is unavailable

Create diagrams and written records of work performed in the field

Plan safe traffic control, brush and clear lines

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Land surveying principlesSurvey instruments operationGPS equipmentCivil engineering experienceConstruction managementTeam supervisionDiagram creationTraffic control planningTraining personnelPublic land corners maintenanceVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in an engineering or surveying technology, construction management, or related field (relevant experience can substitute for education on a year by year basis)

One (1) to four (4) years of experience in land surveying, civil engineering, or a related field

Valid driver license

Preferred

Thorough knowledge of land surveying principles and practices

Thorough knowledge of and ability to operate various land surveying instruments

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Certification as a Land Surveying Intern

Benefits

Employer-funded retirement savings

Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

A focus on work-life balance

Company

Multnomah County

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At Multnomah County, our organization’s top priority is to meet the many needs of our residents.

Founded in 1854

Portland, Oregon, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://multco.us

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