Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At AKS Engineering & Forestry , we’re all about building better communities—literally. We help shape neighborhoods, create spaces for businesses, and design the infrastructure that makes life better for everyone. As a locally owned firm, we’ve spent the past 30 years partnering with public and private clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest.

AKS Engineering & Forestry is looking for a full-time Professional Land Surveyor to join our team! In this key role, you’ll have a direct impact on the success of our projects by guiding survey efforts from start to finish and helping shape the future of our growing presence in the region. You’ll work closely with project managers, engineers, and field crews on a mix of private and public projects, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance every step of the way. If you're ready to make a meaningful, we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Do

• Work on a variety of exciting projects, including multifamily housing, mixed-use developments, residential subdivisions, municipal pipelines, commercial sites, and public works.
• Operate or oversee the use of Trimble Robotic Total Stations with Survey Pro TSC5 Data Collectors.
• Perform field surveys as needed and guide our office techs and field crews.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and organized field notes, documenting lines, angles, distances, benchmarks, and related calculations.
• Use computers and related software to compile survey data and generate technical drawings.
• Sign and stamp official documents, including subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, Records of Survey, lot line adjustments, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Interpret and prepare legal descriptions for real property accurately and professionally
• Plan, coordinate, and review the work of team members to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Perform AutoCAD/Civil 3D drafting tasks, including setting up sheets, importing points, creating line work, boundary resolution, and preparing plats and survey maps.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with best practices.

Who You Are

• Washington Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
• Strong knowledge of all phases of land surveying, including boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction staking.
• Familiar with Washington land surveying laws, regulations, and standards.
• Proficient in technical areas such as ALTA/ACSM surveys, platting, land development, right-of-way surveys, preliminary design and topo surveys, construction layout, deed and map research, and project organization.
• Experience with GPS, aerial mapping, and scanning technologies.
• Skilled in boundary resolution and preparing Records of Survey.
• Clear and effective verbal/written communicator, including experience with proposals and technical reports.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in civil engineering, surveying, or forest engineering.

Why AKS?
At AKS, we believe your work should support your life—not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team: 

• Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose. 
• Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality. 
• Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities. 
• Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being—plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive. 
• Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates—we believe food brings people together. 
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities. 
• A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington year after year—for good reason. 

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.

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