Land Survey Office Drafter

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility delivering vital services to Seattle residents and businesses, including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers. Our mission is to foster healthy people, environment, and economy by equitably managing water and waste resources for today and future generations.

About the role

Join our innovative Land Survey team within the Engineering & Technical Services Division as an Assistant Land Surveyor (Civil Engineer Specialist Assistant, 1). You’ll work with advanced tools like Leica Cyclone and AutoCAD Civil 3D, supported by one of the region’s most comprehensive survey records vaults. Contribute to major projects for SPU, SDOT, and Seattle City Light by producing topographic and right-of-way maps essential to Seattle’s infrastructure design. Enjoy diverse and unique field assignments, including work in locations like the Tolt and Cedar River Watersheds.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely land survey maps and drafting documents for engineering design and capital improvement projects in compliance with City of Seattle drafting standards.
• Maintain organized and reliable survey records, project files, and mapping data in compliance with Seattle Public Utilities standards and procedures.
• Provide responsive technical and administrative support to surveyors, engineers, and project managers while ensuring quality customer service, strong communication, and attention to detail.
• Organize, interpret, and process field survey data using Leica and AutoCAD software products.
• Research utility and survey records to support mapping and engineering projects.
• Prepare and draft topographic surveys and related exhibits using AutoCAD Civil 3D in accordance with City of Seattle standards.
• Record, monitor, and track time allocated to projects and assigned tasks.
• Communicate with supervisors, project surveyors, and field crews regarding project status, scheduling, and technical issues.
• Maintain standard office business requirements, including timesheets, calendar updates, meeting attendance, and compliance with current safety requirements and procedures.

Qualifications

Education: Requires an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two years of college-level coursework in engineering and construction technology. A combination of education/training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background may also be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a land surveying capacity, including topographic drafting experience.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D in a Civil Engineering production drafting environment.
• Experience in 3D laser scanning collection and processing.
• Land Surveyor in Training Certification or Professional Land Surveyor Certification.

Physical Demands

• Periodic field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances, and work in or near construction sites.
• May be required to lift over 50 pounds.
• May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Licenses or Certificates

• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Workplace Environment

• This position works in an office location and may occasionally require field visits to other facilities and project sites.
• Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $40.53 - $47.18 hourly.

Benefits

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
• Free public transportation options.
• Hybrid work schedule opportunities.
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities.