Survey Office Technician

About the role

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one. We are excited to share that AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a full-time Survey Office Technician. In this role, you’ll play a key part in processing daily field data from our survey crews and collaborate closely with our Project Surveyors, field teams, Project Engineers, and Project Managers on a variety of private and public projects. This is a great opportunity to work with a respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of survey documents, including subdivision plats, exhibits, boundary surveys, record of surveys utilizing Civil 3D software.
• Conduct detailed survey research to support project accuracy and completeness.
• Reduce survey data using Trimble Business Center software.
• Import and export field survey data for field work utilizing Civil 3D Software.
• Create topographic survey maps featuring existing property elements and ground models using Civil 3D.
• Perform office calculations and support field survey crews for construction staking and property monumentation.
• Prepare legal descriptions of real property.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor of Science degree in Land Surveying or a related field.
• A minimum of 2-5 years surveying experience with transportation, utility, residential development, and retail/commercial/industrial site development projects.
• Knowledge of all phases of land surveying and map preparation, including land surveying techniques, survey control, and construction surveying.
• Familiarity with Oregon/Washington land surveying laws and regulations, including county-specific requirements.
• Proficient in AutoCAD software.
• Hands-on experience with Trimble equipment, including total stations, GNSS receivers, and TSC3 data collectors.
• Experience with Trimble Access and Trimble Business Center.

Skills

• Land Survey Intern (LSI) certification (nice to have).
• Proficient in Civil 3D software (nice to have).
• Practical field surveying experience (nice to have).
• Strong mathematical skills and solid understanding of surveying calculations (nice to have).

Benefits

• Meaningful Growth: hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development.
• Real Collaboration: diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: generous PTO and supportive environment for work‑life balance.
• Benefits That Care: health coverage supporting total well‑being, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources.
• Weekly Team Lunches: opportunity to break and recharge with teammates.
• Culture That Connects: experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: recognized as a Top Workplace year after year.