AKS Engineering & Forestry

Professional Land Surveyor

Vancouver, WA

Full-time

About This Job

Job Summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a full-time Project Surveyor for our Vancouver, Washington office. You will work closely with our Project Managers, Project Engineers, and survey team on a mixture of private and public works projects as we grow our clientele in the area. This is an excellent career opportunity for a responsible person with 5+ years of experience in land surveying, a Professional Land Surveyor’s License in Oregon and/or Washington, AutoCAD/LDD knowledge, and familiarity with local codes and agency standards. AKS offers a supportive work environment with an excellent benefit package and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you are looking to join a well-respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization that is poised for growth, then you’ll want to consider AKS.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

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Washington or Oregon Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license (required).

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Bachelor's or Associate's degree in civil engineering, surveying, or forest engineering (preferred).

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Knowledgeable in all phases of land surveying and map preparation, including land surveying techniques, principles of boundary control, and construction surveying.

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Knowledgeable in the laws and regulations pertaining to land surveying in Washington / Oregon.

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Various land surveying technical skills, including ALTA/ACSM surveys, platting, land development, ROW surveys, preliminary design surveys, topo surveys, construction staking, deed research, survey map research, and good organizational skills.

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GPS and Scanning experience.

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Extensive experience resolving boundary lines and creating Records of Survey.

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Effective written and oral communication skills including proposal and report writing.

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Ability to work quickly, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

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Comfortable networking with clients and colleagues to develop and maintain professional relationships.

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Personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.

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Possess solid time management, and follow-through skills.

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Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Job Functions & Responsibilities: Working under the direction of a Principal Project Surveyor:

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Project Surveyor for multifamily, mixed use, municipal pipelines, residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and public works projects.

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Performs field survey work (as necessary) and directs work of survey crews.

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Operates survey equipment, including theodolite, levels, electronic measuring devices, and other equipment to measure distances, horizontal angles, and elevations.

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Inspects work to ensure that it is conducted according to instructions and is in conformance with accepted land surveying standards.

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Maintains accurate, orderly, and legible field notes of survey work performed, including lines, angles, distances, benchmarks, and mathematical calculations.

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Operates a computer and peripheral equipment to compile survey notes and create drawings, as required.

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Signs and stamps subdivision maps, Record of Survey maps, lot line adjustments, ALTA surveys, plats, and legal descriptions to attest to their technical correctness.

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Performs survey activities in a safe and effective manner.

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Operate Trimble Robotic total stations with Survey Pro TSC3 Data Collectors.

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Interprets, evaluates, and prepares legal descriptions of real property.

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Plans, organizes, coordinates, and reviews the work of others.

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Performs AutoCAD/Civil3D drafting, including setting up sheets, importing points, line work/drafting, Record of Survey drafting, boundary line resolution, subdivision plat preparation, etc.

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Completes projects and special assignments, as requested.

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Does what needs to be done.

Who We Are

AKS is a locally owned multidiscipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With seven offices and over 28 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients, providing a unique and diverse combination of services.

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Civil Engineering - Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying

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Land Use Planning - Landscape Architecture

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Forestry/Forest Engineering - Arboriculture

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Natural Resources - Water Resources

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Construction Support Services - GIS

Why Join Us

AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on team-building adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring people and clients together.

Our collaborative approach is centered around multidisciplinary teams that support projects from inception to completion. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.

Benefits

At AKS, we believe that great work deserves great benefits. That’s why we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:

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Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Many and varied options are available: flexible spending account, health savings account, family leave, paid holidays, and disability, life, and pet insurance.

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Retirement Ready: Immediate 401k matching to help you secure your financial future.

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Growth Opportunities: Access to personal and professional development, mentorship, and training programs to help you thrive in your career.

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Team Culture: Collaborative and fun environment with regular staff and team events that foster connection and community.

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Stability You Can Trust: Work for an established, reputable company known for its stability and success.

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Unwind Together: Enjoy lunch on AKS once a week, designed for you to connect and recharge with colleagues.

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Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and generous paid time off policies to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.

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

AKS Engineering and Forestry does not work with third-party recruiters or agencies. Candidates should be warned that third-party recruiters may misrepresent themselves as working on behalf of AKS. Candidates should only communicate directly with AKS employees.

Third-party recruiters and agencies should not contact AKS Engineering and Forestry employees directly. Any resumes sent from third-party recruiters or agencies to an AKS employee or submitted through the AKS website are considered unsolicited and the property of AKS. AKS will not pay a placement fee unless the recruiter or agency has a signed contract with AKS before submitting a candidate for consideration.