The Role
Performs field surveying as part of a survey crew, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, right-of-way, and construction surveys. Operates and maintains survey equipment, records field notes, collects data, performs basic calculations, and assists with construction staking. The role requires outdoor work in varied weather, physical lifting, a Washington driver's license, and eligibility for clearance at local military installations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Step into a role where your talent drives real-world impact. At AHBL, we’re looking for professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment and see every project as an adventure. If you enjoy working closely with clients and cross-functional teams to bring projects from concept to construction, we want to meet you!
At AHBL, we don’t just shape cities—we help to build vibrant communities where the work is rewarding. Our teams enjoy coming to work and flourish through innovation and creativity.
Since 1969, our multi-discipline firm has delivered innovative solutions in engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying. Our team is passionate about creative problem-solving, and we take pride in the meaningful, diverse projects we deliver.
What you will do
We are currently looking for a Survey Chainperson to help us make a real impact in our Tacoma office. In this role, you will work as a member of a survey crew and will assist in performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right-of-way, and construction surveys. You will operate and maintain survey equipment, take field notes, collect data, perform calculations, and assist with construction staking projects. Work is conducted year-round and involves working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Projects will include subdivisions, educational facilities, and military facilities.
What we are looking for
Actual pay will be based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At AHBL, we don’t just shape cities—we help to build vibrant communities where the work is rewarding. Our teams enjoy coming to work and flourish through innovation and creativity.
Since 1969, our multi-discipline firm has delivered innovative solutions in engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying. Our team is passionate about creative problem-solving, and we take pride in the meaningful, diverse projects we deliver.
What you will do
We are currently looking for a Survey Chainperson to help us make a real impact in our Tacoma office. In this role, you will work as a member of a survey crew and will assist in performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right-of-way, and construction surveys. You will operate and maintain survey equipment, take field notes, collect data, perform calculations, and assist with construction staking projects. Work is conducted year-round and involves working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Projects will include subdivisions, educational facilities, and military facilities.
What we are looking for
- High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 or more years of related experience.
- Must be able to run equipment and do basic calculations using previous courses in mathematics and surveying are required to perform the above-mentioned responsibilities
- The ability to think independently and thrive in a team atmosphere
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Valid Washington State driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain clearance to work at local military installations
- Land surveying experience
- Manual labor experience
- Experience with survey instrumentation
Actual pay will be based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
- Chainperson II - $25.00 - $33.00 per hour.
- Annual discretionary performance-based bonus.
- 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance and long-term disability protection. Subsidized dependent coverage.
- Option of PPO health plan or HDHP with Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
- Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits. PTO is accrued at 16.5 days (132 hours) annually for new hires.
- 8 company-paid holidays each calendar year.
- Discretionary company-matched 401(k) plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Additional voluntary benefits include voluntary hospital indemnity coverage, voluntary accident insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
- We offer a fun and friendly atmosphere with team outings and ensure that the work is always enjoyable.
- We encourage out of the box thinking and innovative approaches to every project.
- Our teams celebrate successes and support each other through challenges.
- Our projects are primarily in the Pacific Northwest, so our work shapes the communities where we live and work.
- We offer continuous learning and professional development to advance your career.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of related experience
- Ability to operate survey equipment
- Ability to perform basic calculations
- Previous coursework in mathematics and surveying
- Ability to think independently and work effectively in a team
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
- Valid Washington State driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain clearance to work at local military installations
- Land surveying experience
- Manual labor experience
- Experience with survey instrumentation
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The Company
What We Do
AHBL was founded in 1969 to bring a collaborative approach to the development of built environments. AHBL offers services in civil engineering, structural engineering, landscape architecture, community planning and land surveying. The firm is headquartered in Tacoma and has offices in Seattle, Spokane and Tri-Cities. Markets served include military, educational, civic, public works, housing, and commercial.
