Survey Office Technician

Job Summary
AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a full-time Survey Office Technician for our Kennewick, Washington office. You will be responsible for processing the field data provided daily from the survey crews. You will work closely with Project Surveyors, AKS survey crews, Project Engineers, and Project Managers on a mixture of private and public works projects. This is an opportunity to work with a respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in geomatics, land surveying, or equivalent preferred but not required. 
• Land Survey Intern (LSI/LSIT) certification preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 2-5 years minimum 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.
• Knowledge in the laws and regulations pertaining to land surveying in Washington including county regulation.
• Knowledge and use of AutoCAD, Civil 3D software.
• Experience and use of Trimble Total stations, GNSS Receivers and TSC3 data collectors.
• Experience with Trimble Access and Trimble Business Center.
• Ability to work efficiently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Job Functions and Responsibilities: Working under the direction of the Project Surveyor

• Prepare various survey documents including subdivision plats, exhibits, boundary surveys, record of surveys utilizing Civil 3d software.
• Reduce survey data in Trimble Business Center software.
• Import field survey data and export survey data for field work utilizing Civil 3d Software.
• Preparation of topographic survey maps including existing property features and existing ground models utilizing Civil 3d software.
• Perform office calculations and support field survey crews for construction staking and property monumentation.
• Prepare legal descriptions of real property.
• Adhere to company work flows, standards and procedures.
• Do 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 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.
- 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 401(k) 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.
AKS Engineering and Forestry does not work with third-party recruiters or agencies. Candidates should be warned that third-party recruiters may misrepresent themselves as working on behalf of AKS. Candidates should only communicate directly with AKS employees.
Third-party recruiters and agencies should not contact AKS Engineering and Forestry employees directly. Any resumes sent from third-party recruiters or agencies to an AKS employee or submitted through the AKS website are considered unsolicited and the property of AKS. AKS will not pay a placement fee unless the recruiter or agency has a signed contract with AKS before submitting a candidate for consideration.