Right of Way Plans Engineer – TE3

The Opportunity:  
WSDOT is seeking an experienced surveying and right of way professional to serve as our Right of Way Plans Engineer in Tumwater, WA.  This position supports the agency mission by producing quality Right of Way plans, Sundry Site plans, Records of Survey and Permits to aid in the acquisition of real property rights needed by the Department of Transportation to keep Washington moving.
 
At WSDOT, we actively promote and honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust. If you would like to join our team-oriented environment, with the potential for a great deal of career stability and growth, definitely consider a career opportunity with WSDOT. 
 
 
This position will perform the following work:

• Develop and prepare project schedules, estimates, and workforce projections.
• Develop Right of Way Plans, Monumentation Maps, and Records of Survey.
• Direct the survey crews and design teams in collection and analysis of ROW control, monumentation, property boundaries and other related issues.
• Review survey data for errors and conformance to current survey standards.
• Provide technical assistance for the Region Offices reviewing ROW plans, locating and positioning cadastral control lines, comers, boundaries, monuments, and title report interpretation.
• Research county records for use in ROW plan preparation or resolution of questions and problems.
• Interact with public and private customers on their requests of information regarding state right of way plans, title reports, access control, and monumentation property lines.
• Lead, mentor, and train staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
 
An ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Two years of experience in boundary surveying, coordinate geometry and State Plane Coordinates; OR one year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2 or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of coordinate geometry and coordinate adjustments.
• Working knowledge of property boundaries and public right of way; proficient in interpreting title reports.
• Knowledge of the Public Land Surveying Systems.
• Ability to use WSDOT standard software to prepare records, drawings and documents.
• Proficient with the use of the State Plane Coordinate System.
• Proficient with ProjectWise and associated software.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow manuals, contracts, policies and procedures.
• Valid driver's license.

 
Note:
This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, you are required to become a member of the PTE, Local 17, or arrange to pay that union a representational fee. The union shop requirement shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee's initial 30 days in this classification.
 

 
The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call or email the recruiter.