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Temporary Survey Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Qualus

Project Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

Coordinate, as directed, with cadastral survey, land survey, engineering and design teams to establish ownership, parcel boundaries, easement locations, legal descriptions, exhibits and temporary or ...

Qualus

Project Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

Coordinate, as directed, with cadastral survey, land survey, engineering and design teams to establish ownership, parcel boundaries, easement locations, legal descriptions, exhibits and temporary or ...

AllSTEM Connections

Structural Designer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$64K - $89K/yr

... engineers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to codes. • Field Surveys: Conduct site ... For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major ...

AllSTEM Connections

HVAC Design Technician

Portland, OR · On-site

$83K - $104K/yr

The ideal candidate is a technical problem-solver who can take high-level engineering direction and ... Perform field surveys of existing conditions to document accurate "as-is" environments for retrofit ...

AllSTEM Connections

Structural Designer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$64K - $89K/yr

Plan and conduct complex structural layout work, applying engineering judgment and creativity to ... Perform onsite field surveys to document existing conditions, ensuring that design packages account ...

AllSTEM Connections

Layout Designer

Portland, OR · On-site

$74K - $118K/yr

Support field surveys to assess existing conditions, verify site measurements, and ensure final ... Partner with engineering, facilities, and construction teams to align designs with operational ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary survey engineer in Portland, OR is $89,570.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,100.00 and $98,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Survey Engineer job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,570 per year, or $43.1 per hour.

Project Manager

Qualus

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Qualus rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 453 rated engineering

Job description

Position Overview
Power your future with Qualus in our Program Management department as a PMO Property and Right of Way Project Manager. The position is responsible for managing real property and right-of-way activities in support of Project Management Office capital projects, operations, maintenance activities and external customer requirements where property rights are affected, need to be acquired, or must be protected. The position leads acquisition documentation, landowner coordination, Land Agent consultant oversight, and easement requirement construction support related to fee property, easements, access rights, licenses encroachments, and other land rights required for utility facilities. The position coordinates with project managers, contractors, government agencies, landowners and other stakeholders, if directed, to ensure property and ROW requirements are identified, scheduled, budgeted, obtained, documented, and maintained in accordance with company standards and project delivery needs.
Responsibilities
  • Manage property and right-of-way activities that support capital projects, operations, maintenance activities and external customers where real property rights are affected or must be acquired.
  • Lead the acquisition and administration of easements, fee property, access rights, rights of entry, licenses, encroachments, temporary work areas and related property agreements.
  • Support projects through planning, scoping, routing, public involvement, permitting, acquisition, condemnation, construction and reclamation phases.
  • Identify project property and ROW requirements; provide budget estimates, expected durations, anticipated dependencies, and schedule inputs for project planning and project controls.
  • Coordinate with project managers, and other internal stakeholders, as directed, to align property and ROW activities with design, construction and operational requirements.
  • Research and evaluate title, ownership, land rights, property boundaries, parcel information, legal descriptions, recorded documents, existing easements and related real estate records.
  • Coordinate, as directed, with cadastral survey, land survey, engineering and design teams to establish ownership, parcel boundaries, easement locations, legal descriptions, exhibits and temporary or permanent property requirements.
  • Prepare, review, administer and maintain property and ROW documents under the direction of the Company PMO and Property Group Leadership, including easement exhibits, offer letters, rights-of-entry agreements, permit applications, landowner correspondence, stipulation records and project support documents.
  • Negotiate with landowners, agencies and third parties regarding easements, compensation, access, stipulations, temporary work areas, construction impacts, restoration obligations and other terms needed to support project execution.
  • When directed by the project manager, oversee ROW contractors, acquisition consultants, appraisers, surveyors and related service providers to ensure company standards, schedules, documentation requirements and project commitments are met.
  • Coordinate landowner communications before construction to determine all access and construction requirements and support project manager during construction to resolve landowner issues, access concerns, construction conflicts, property damage concerns and stipulation compliance issues that could affect construction progress.
  • Track compliance with landowner stipulations and construction-related property commitments; coordinate temporary work areas, access changes, release forms, damage claims and post-construction restoration or reclamation issues.
  • Support project management with documentation, data, settlement activities, mediations, testimony or other support for condemnation or dispute resolution activities when required.
  • Maintain accurate property, ROW, permit and land-rights records; ensure original executed easements and related documents are routed for recording and record retention.
  • Provide technical guidance to the project teams regarding property rights, easement requirements, permit requirements, access restrictions and landowner commitments.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, Land Use Planning, Construction Management, Engineering, Public Administration or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of five years of directly related professional experience in right-of-way, real estate acquisition, property management, land services, permitting, infrastructure development, utility project delivery or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of utility easements, deeds, title review, legal descriptions, property records, survey exhibits, appraisals, landowner agreements, property acquisition and real estate documentation.
  • Knowledge of utility rights of way, access requirements, construction impacts, landowner stipulations, restoration obligations and property-related project risks.
  • Ability to negotiate effectively with landowners, agencies, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders while protecting company interests and maintaining constructive working relationships.
  • Ability to analyze title, land rights, and project information; form conclusions; and provide practical solutions to support project delivery.
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional project teams and support outcomes under direct authority.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare correspondence, document negotiations, explain complex property issues and speak effectively with customers, landowners, agencies and employees.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and capable of using company systems, mapping tools, document management systems and project tracking tools as required.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and support project schedules under changing conditions.

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Physical Requirements
  • Ability to travel to project locations, public meetings, field reviews, landowner meetings and construction sites as required.
  • Ability to work in an office and field environment, including occasional site visits in active construction, rural, agricultural or utility right-of-way settings.
  • Must maintain professional conduct when representing the company with landowners, agencies, customers, contractors and the public.
  • This is a five days a week in the office position

Benefits & Compensation
Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

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