Survey Office Technician – Construction Staking
Aks Engineering & Forestry, Llc
Tualatin
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.
What You’ll Do
- 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 technologies.
- 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.
Who You Are
- 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 Have
- 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.
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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