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At AKS Engineering & Forestry, we’re all about building better communities—literally. We help shape neighborhoods, create spaces for businesses, and design the infrastructure that makes life better for everyone. As a locally owned firm, we’ve spent the past 30 years partnering with public and private clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest.

We are excited to share that AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a full-time Survey Office Technician in our Keizer, Oregon office. 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.

+ Serve as a liaison between Project Managers, field staff, and office staff.

Who You Are

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

+ Land Survey Intern (LSI) certification.

+ 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 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

+ 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 in Oregon and Washington year after year—for good reason.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.

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.

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