Professional Land Surveyor - Portland, OR

Industry

Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo to shape innovative and enduring solutions for tomorrow. If you're looking for a rewarding career alongside the industry's most talented and forward-thinking professionals, Jacobs is where you belong.

We’re seeking a dedicated Surveyor to join our collaborative team and contribute to a wide range of infrastructure projects. Based in your hometown in the Pacific Northwest, you’ll work closely with Project Managers and Field Surveyors across the region and around the globe to support major infrastructure programs.

In this role, you will primarily work from the office or a home office in a hybrid capacity, providing oversight and technical direction to field crews performing control, boundary, topographic, and laser scanning surveys. Fieldwork and travel are occasional and typically limited to key project milestones, critical field phases, or quality oversight activities. A significant portion of the role involves post-processing survey data using multiple software platforms and producing high-quality deliverables that meet project scope, standards, and specifications using CADD.

Working in partnership with the Project Manager, you will play a key role in the technical execution of projects, applying your professional judgment and expertise to support successful project delivery.

Specific tasks include: 

·    Field crew setup

·    Geodetic control network planning, processing, and adjustment

·    Feature code processing of topographic field data in CAD

·    Generating, editing and clean-up of Digital Terrain Models (DTM)

·    Title commitment review

·    Public records research

·    COGO calculations

·    Determination of Land and Right of Way boundaries

·    Drafting of Land Survey Plats, ALTA Surveys, and Topographic Maps

·    Writing property descriptions

·    Obtaining permits

·    Obtaining Right of Entry

·    Developing and implementing quality control plans appropriate for tasks and deliverables

·    Work with PM to establish estimate of hours to complete each task

·    Collaborate with a multi-discipline team

·    Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols 

·    Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and varied terrain. 

·    Other duties as assigned

Here's what you'll need

•    Associate or bachelor's degree in applicable field

•    5+ years’ experience in Land Surveying

•    Experience with either AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation ORD, Trimble TBC

•    Experience with DOT standards and specifications preferred but not required.

•    CST, LSI or PLS certification preferred but not required

•    Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

•    Good social and communication skills

•    Ability to pass drug screen 

•    Valid driver’s license

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

80,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

130,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $80,900.00 to $130,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 10, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Portland	Oregon	United States
Portland	Oregon	United States