Listen to beej67,
If this is under the corp 404 jurisdiction, it's time to step WAY back and evaluate your project. The new thinking for restoration/channelization is very different than Q=AV. You won't meet many engineers who have successfully completed a channelization with recent...
I had a friend do this very thing recently. He appears happy with the decision. It could be difficult at first, but probably a good move in the long run.
Surveying is a great job but the pay and "lower pay" stigma associated with it makes it a deal breaker for most engineers looking to get ahead. IF you want to keep moving up, don't mention to your current employer your interest in a perceived lower paying position such as surveying or drafting...
