Survey Office Technician – Construction Staking

AKS Engineering & Forestry•Tualatin, OR

About The Position

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. 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. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one. This is an opportunity for an experienced survey professional to take ownership of construction staking projects, lead from the front, and play a key role in delivering high-quality work in the field and the office. As a Survey Office Technician, you’ll work with cutting-edge survey technology, collaborate closely with project teams and contractors, and help mentor and develop survey staff while keeping projects moving safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Requirements

You have at least 5 years of experience as a construction staking crew chief.
You bring a strong working knowledge of land surveying principles, survey control, construction surveying, and map preparation.
You are proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and comfortable working in Trimble Business Center.
You have hands-on experience with modern survey equipment, including Trimble total stations, GNSS receivers, scanners, and data collectors.
You’re organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
You have a valid U.S. driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or a related field.
Land Survey Intern (LSI) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification.
Experience with Faro scanners and Faro Scene software.
Experience with Trimble Access, SX10/SX12 scanners, and Dini levels.
Interest in researching and implementing new survey technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and support construction staking, boundary, topographic, and as-built surveys, ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficiency in both field and office work.
Prepare construction staking data and alignments for field crews using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
Import, process, and export survey data collected from or for use in GPS, conventional, and scanning theogies.
Perform quality control checks on survey data collected utilizing conventional, GPS, and scanning technologies, in addition to construction staking deliverables.
Coordinate survey crew scheduling, equipment tracking, and day-to-day field operations.
Train and mentor survey crew chiefs and staff in survey methods, equipment use, safety, and AKS standards.

Benefits

Meaningful Growth: Hands-on training, mentorship, and clear development paths so you can continue to grow your skills and career.
Real Collaboration: Work alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork, curiosity, and doing great work together.
Respect for Your Time: Support for work-life balance with generous PTO and flexibility.
Benefits That Care: Health coverage, paid holidays, 401(k) match, and resources that support your well-being.
Weekly Team Lunches: Because good food and good conversations matter.
Culture That Connects: Team experiences that strengthen relationships and build community.
A Place People Love to Work: Recognized as a Top Workplace in the Pacific Northwest year after year.

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