Project Surveyor, Marine ServicesMarine Services Jobs with David Evans and Associates:The
Marine Services Business Unit is seeking a
Project Surveyor, Marine Services in
Vancouver, WA to provide technical leadership and oversight for hydrographic and integrated mapping projects.
This role combinesprofessional survey authority (PLS stamping), project leadership, technicalexpertise, and client engagement. The Project Surveyor will oversee survey deliverables, support field and office teams, and play a key role inmaintainingquality standards across complex marine projects.
The position includes occasional travel to remote and offshore locations in support of hydrographic and geophysical survey operations.
What You'll DoKey Responsibilities:Technical Leadership & Oversight- Serve as Project Surveyor of record, providingfinal review, stamping, and signingof hydrographic and integrated survey deliverables
- Oversee survey methodologies, geodetic control strategies, and data integrity across projects
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., USACE, NOAA, state regulations)
Project & Team Leadership- Lead and coordinate field and office survey staff, providing guidance and technical direction
- Collaborate with Project Managers to plan, execute, and deliver marine survey projects
- Review work products,monitorperformance, and uphold quality standards across teams
Data Processing & Analysis- Oversee processing and integration of complex datasets, including:
- GNSS and inertial navigation data
- Multibeam and single beam sonar
- LiDAR and other remote sensing technologies
- Perform and review advanced survey computations, datum transformations, and terrain modeling
Client & Business Development- Build andmaintainstrong client relationships through technicalexpertiseand responsiveness
- Contribute to proposals, scopes of work, and project planning
- Support business development efforts within the Marine Services group
Quality Assurance- Establish and enforce QA/QC procedures across all phases of survey operations
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of deliverables
What You BringRequired Qualifications:- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Washington and/or Oregon (or ability to obtain)
- 10+ yearsof progressive survey experience (field and office), including project oversight
- Demonstrated experiencestamping and signing survey deliverables
- Proficiencywith:
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- ESRI ArcGIS Pro
- Trimble Business Center
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Strongexpertisein GNSS and inertial data processing
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with hydrographic and/or marine geophysical surveys
- Strong knowledge of geodesy, vertical datums, and datum transformations
- Familiarity with USACE hydrographic survey standards
- Experience with multibeam, LiDAR, and integrated marine datasets
What We OfferAs a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.
Benefits:- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
- Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
- Work-life balance: Vacation, Sick time, and Holiday Pay
- Retirement: 401k plan
- Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
- Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
- Potential salary range: $57.00/hour - $67.00/hour
• The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Potential office locations include: Vancouver, WA.
