Professional Land Surveyor

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, United States AKS Engineering & Forestry Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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:

  • Washington or Oregon Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license (required).
  • Bachelors or Associates degree in civil engineering, surveying, or forest engineering (preferred).
  • Knowledgeable in all phases of land surveying and map preparation, including land surveying techniques, principles of boundary control, and construction surveying.
  • Knowledgeable in the laws and regulations pertaining to land surveying in Washington / Oregon.
  • 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.
  • GPS and Scanning experience.
  • Extensive experience resolving boundary lines and creating Records of Survey.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills including proposal and report writing.
  • Ability to work quickly, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Comfortable networking with clients and colleagues to develop and maintain professional relationships.
  • Personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.
  • Possess solid time management, and follow-through skills.
  • Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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

  • Project Surveyor for multifamily, mixed use, municipal pipelines, residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and public works projects.
  • Performs field survey work (as necessary) and directs work of survey crews.
  • Operates survey equipment, including theodolite, levels, electronic measuring devices, and other equipment to measure distances, horizontal angles, and elevations.
  • Inspects work to ensure that it is conducted according to instructions and is in conformance with accepted land surveying standards.
  • Maintains accurate, orderly, and legible field notes of survey work performed, including lines, angles, distances, benchmarks, and mathematical calculations.
  • Operates a computer and peripheral equipment to compile survey notes and create drawings, as required.
  • Signs and stamps subdivision maps, Record of Survey maps, lot line adjustments, ALTA surveys, plats, and legal descriptions to attest to their technical correctness.
  • Performs survey activities in a safe and effective manner.
  • Operate Trimble Robotic total stations with Survey Pro TSC3 Data Collectors.
  • Interprets, evaluates, and prepares legal descriptions of real property.
  • Plans, organizes, coordinates, and reviews the work of others.
  • Performs AutoCAD/Civil3D drafting, including setting up sheets, importing points, line work/drafting, Record of Survey drafting, boundary line resolution, subdivision plat preparation, etc.
  • Completes projects and special assignments, as requested.
  • Does what needs to be done.

Company Overview:

AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multi-discipline 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 six offices and over 26 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.

     - Civil Engineering                             - Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
     - Land Use Planning                          - Landscape Architecture
     - Forestry/Forest Engineering          - Arboriculture
     - Natural Resources                           - Water Resources
     - Construction Support Services       - GIS

Culture:

AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and 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 teambuilding adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.

We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow a project from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.

Benefits:

AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401k matching, and additional benefits and special perks. Including:

Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training

  • Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, all staff, and team events.
  • Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company.
  • Regular lunches and staff events to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together.
  • Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off.

Visit our website for more information on the work we do, and all that AKS offers.

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