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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.
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When you join AKS , you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.
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 :
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