Project Surveyor – Marine Services Division

Project Surveyor
Marine Jobs With David Evans And Associates
At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Marine team leads in hydrographic and marine geophysical surveying. With advanced technologies like high-resolution multibeam bathymetry, vessel-based LiDAR, and underwater imaging, we deliver precise, comprehensive data. Our commitment to accuracy, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery consistently exceeds client expectations. From precision charting to habitat mapping, we offer a wide range of innovative solutions tailored to fulfill our clients' specific needs. Our work goes beyond current industry demands to pave the way for a more sustainable and progressive future, contributing to the advancement of marine sciences and enhancing the quality of marine life.

The
Marine Services
team is seeking a
Project Surveyor
in
Vancouver, WA
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This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge marine and geospatial projects. The position requires occasional travel to remote and offshore locations to support hydrographic and geophysical fieldwork, along with diverse technical responsibilities that include data analysis, terrain modeling, and project coordination.

What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide survey support to field crews, including geodetic control placement and surveys.
• Serve as Project Surveyor with direct oversight and stamping of hydrographic and integrated mapping work products.
• Prepare and review map products and technical reports with an emphasis on precision and quality.
• Collaborate with Hydrographic Survey Project Managers and coordinate across DEA disciplines and consultants to deliver high-impact projects.
• Perform advanced calculations for survey and mapping projects using tools like AutoCAD and ESRI ArcPro.
• Process and integrate complex data, including raw GNSS, inertial data, sonar data, and Lidar.
• Ensure quality control across all phases of survey operations, maintaining our reputation for excellence.

What You Bring
Required Qualifications:

• Current Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Washington and/or Oregon (with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states).
• A minimum of 10 years of survey field and office experience.
• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ESRI ArcPro, and Trimble Business Center, along with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient with GNSS and inertial data processing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-management capabilities, and excellent communication (both written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting hydrographic surveys.
• In-depth knowledge of geodesy, vertical datums, and datum transformations.
• Familiarity with USACE hydrographic survey standards.

What We Offer?
We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As 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: $45/hr. - $70/hr.
• The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail

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Potential office locations include: Vancouver, WA.