Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Land Use Planning, Environmental Consulting

Survey Office Technician

Richland, WAOnsiteFull TimePosted 18 days ago

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Required skills

Survey Office Technician
Civil 3D
Trimble Business Center
Trimble Equipment
Trimble Access
AutoCAD
Oregon/Washington land surveying laws
surveying experience
transportation
utility

Nice to have

practical field surveying experience
mathematical skills
surveying calculations

Role summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry is seeking a full-time Survey Office Technician to process field data and collaborate with survey and engineering teams on various projects. The role involves preparing survey documents using Civil 3D, conducting research, reducing data with Trimble Business Center, and performing office calculations. Candidates should have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or a related field, 2-5 years of surveying experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Trimble equipment. Familiarity with Oregon/Washington land surveying laws is required. A Land Survey Intern certification and practical field experience are considered a plus.

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.

We are excited to share that AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a full-time Survey Office Technician. In this role, you’ll play a key part in processing daily field data from our survey crews and collaborate closely with our Project Surveyors, field teams, Project Engineers, and Project Managers on a variety of private and public projects. This is a great opportunity to work with a respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization.

What You’ll Do

Prepare a variety of survey documents, including subdivision plats, exhibits, boundary surveys, record of surveys utilizing Civil 3D software.

Conduct detailed survey research to support project accuracy and completeness.

Reduce survey data using Trimble Business Center software.

Import and export field survey data for field work utilizing Civil 3D Software.

Create topographic survey maps featuring existing property elements and ground models using Civil 3D.

Perform office calculations and support field survey crews for construction staking and property monumentation.

Prepare legal descriptions of real property.

Who You Are

Associate’s or Bachelor of Science degree in Land Surveying or a related field.

A minimum of 2-5 years 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.

Familiarity with Oregon/Washington land surveying laws and regulations, including county-specific requirements.

Proficient in AutoCAD software.

Hands-on experience with Trimble equipment, including total stations, GNSS receivers, and TSC3 data collectors.

Experience with Trimble Access and Trimble Business Center.

Nice to Have

Land Survey Intern (LSI) certification.

Proficient in Civil 3D software.

Practical field surveying experience.

Strong mathematical skills and solid understanding of surveying calculations.

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:

Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.

Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.

Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.

Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.

Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.

Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.

A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.

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