Professional Land Surveyor

AKS Engineering & Forestry is seeking a highly skilled Project Surveyor to join our team in Keizer, Oregon. As a Project Surveyor, you will work closely with our Project Managers, Project Engineers, and survey team on a variety of projects, including private and public works projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a responsible individual with 5+ years of experience in land surveying, a Professional Land Surveyor's License in Oregon and/or Washington, and knowledge of AutoCAD/LDD.

• Oregon Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license (Required)
• Bachelor's or Associate's 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 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

• 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

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. With six 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.

AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington. 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 our people and clients together.

• 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