Project Surveyor I

The Port of Portland is hiring for a Project Surveyor I.

We are seeking a detailed oriented, driven Project Surveyor I for the Engineering- Surveying team. This position works under the direction of professional land surveyors on complex field survey projects.

This individual is responsible for collecting field survey data using Trimble Survey Equipment on engineering designs, construction, property developments, and dredging projects.

This position requires travel to all Port operating areas with some office work, but is primarily outdoors working in all weather conditions. This position may require night work and will require working at active construction sites with rough ground, stairs, and/or close quarters, and lifting or carrying items up to 50 pounds.

See the extended working conditions detail in the "Supplemental and Selection Information" section below.

From the Hiring Manager: "Join a truly unique surveying environment where your daily work spans active airports, bustling marine terminals, complex navigational dredging operations, and expansive industrial parks. You'll also have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools including GPS, terrestrial systems, 3D scanning, and drone technology to shape the future of surveying."

• Use fundamental surveying techniques to perform accurate and complete field work on boundary, topographic, construction as-built and layout, settlement monitoring and scanning surveys at all Port facilities.
• Operate terrestrial total stations, electronic levels, stationary scanners, and GPS surveying instruments to accomplish the collection of accurate field measurements using Trimble electronic data collection systems.
• Process field measurements into X, Y, Z positions with point descriptions using Trimble Business Center for mapping into AutoCAD.
• Work safely in an active airfield environment at PDX, HIO, TTD and our Marine Terminals and Industrial Properties.
• Perform surveys on 30-50 projects a year.
• Perform intermediate office tasks using Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD, Microsoft Office products and SharePoint.
• Coordinate field survey efforts with inspectors, contractors, utility locates personnel, and all survey staff.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on survey equipment and vehicles.

Education & Experience:

• (Preferred) Associate's or Bachelor's in Surveying/Geomatics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience leading a field crew and doing boundary, topographic mapping, construction staking, and verification surveys.

License or Certifications required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Security Badge for work at Marine facilities.
• Ability to obtain a Security Badge at PDX or other Port facilities with certain designations.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities:

Intermediate to Advanced skills in the following areas:

• Technical competence in surveying procedures and practices.
• Technical Competence Trimble survey equipment and data collection systems.
• Demonstrates experience and sound judgement while working on an active airfield.
• Proficiently perform accurate and complete surveys in the field with minimal oversight.
• Problem solving skills and mathematical analysis of potential errors.
• Knowledgeable with regards to knowing which equipment to use when tasks with completing surveys accurately and timely.
• Experience communicating proficiently, both orally and in writing, and working in a cooperative and courteous manner with the public, contractors, supervisors, and other department staff
• Experience in independently organizing and prioritizing work tasks to successfully meet deadlines.
• Understanding of AutoCAD and Trimble Business Center software, Port facilities and Systems.

Working Conditions:

The Port supports a flexible hybrid work schedule. Remote and/or flexible work may be available on specific days of the week depending on the job and business need.

Working hours generally 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday with infrequent and periodic night and weekend work during runway closures or work inside airfield movement areas; hours may be extended or shifted on a daily or project basis due to access restrictions at operating facilities.

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of December 29, 2025.

2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.

3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation on January 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th 2026. Panel Interviews will be held week of January 19, 2026.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.