Survey Analyst

Initial Posting Date:

11/14/2025

Application Deadline:

12/01/2025

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$4,886 - $7,580

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Survey Analyst

Job Description:

Engineering Specialist 2 – Survey Analyst
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery and Operations Division – Region 4
Survey Section
Bend

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role: 

Join our team in Bend as a survey analyst! In this role, you’ll lead a survey crew, ensure high quality data collection and help keep projects on track by coordinating with engineers and surveyors. If you enjoy working outdoors, guiding others and making a lasting impact on your community’s roads and highways, this could be the perfect fit!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Manage a field survey crew of up to four people.

• Perform detailed surveys using manual or electronic equipment and communicate survey information.

• Create three-dimensional topographic, cadastral and other types of maps.

• Provide staking for transportation projects.

• Research, compile and evaluate private surveys, county assessor maps, as constructed plans, deeds of ownership and field survey data.

• Compile and communicate survey needs to the field survey crew.

• Ensure that work is performed safely, efficiently, accurately and in conformance with legal and design requirements.

• Train and support employees on survey procedures, equipment and computer software.

• May require working evenings, weekends and holidays, working overtime, being on call for emergencies and traveling statewide.

• Work will be outdoors at least 50% of the time and requires working near traffic hazards, heavy equipment, in inclement weather and lifting up to 60 pounds.

• Hybrid work options available – requires being in the office a few days per week!

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. 

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Three years of experience in the field of engineering in land surveying;  

OR

A bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related);  

OR 

An associate degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and one year of engineering technician experience in land surveying;  

OR  

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. 

Note: Related experience, education, and training can include, but is not limited to construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote sensing and/or urban planning. 

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered. 

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Knowledge of mathematics, trigonometry, geometry, land surveying methods and geometric design practices.

• Experience working collaboratively on a team and encouraging a positive and productive work environment.

• Experience using surveying instruments or related equipment in the field and in the office.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-910-6372 or email ODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• This classification is currently undergoing a statewide classification study. 

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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