AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a full-time Survey Technician for our Vancouver, Washington office.
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 entry-level position that provides the opportunity to learn on-the-job and build your career with a respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications: Some experience in land surveying is preferred, but a background in forestry, wildland fire fighting, or farm-related work will be considered.
No experience is required as AKS will provide the training.
BS in civil engineering, forest engineering, geomatics, or related field is preferred.
A minimum of a high school diploma/GED is required Eager and willing to learn Willing to start at the bottom with opportunities to develop your skills, with advancement possibilities either in the field or in the office Must be safety conscious Ability to follow direction, work quickly, and meet deadlines Ability to work as part of a team Assumes personal responsibility for completing quality work Must have valid OR or WA driver’s license and a clean driving record Job Functions & Responsibilities: Working under the direction of the Survey Crew Leader Follow company safety protocols including state, federal, and site specific regulations Learn AKS procedures for field work for boundary, construction staking, and site map/topography surveys Train in the operation of survey instruments, automated electronic data collection, calculators, GPS equipment, and other specialized equipment Work up to 60 hours per week in adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain.
Must be able to start work at 6:00 am and work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines Perform physically demanding work including packing heavy survey equipment, pounding hubs, and brush-cutting sight lines Operate Trimble Robotic total stations, GN22 Receivers, and TSC3 Data collectors Assist with data collection using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) Occasionally travel out of town/overnight when needed Adhere to AKS work flows, standards, safety protocols, and procedures Do what needs to be done Company Overview AKS is a locally owned infrastructure engineering firm that provides professional consulting services to municipal and private clients in the Pacific Northwest.
Our company provides a unique combination of services including civil and forest engineering, land surveying, land use planning, natural resources, landscape architecture, arboriculture, water resources, GIS, and construction support.
With this combination of professionals, we bring a holistic approach to problem-solving that allows us to implement solutions that may not be obvious when viewed from a single perspective.
We have an established, broad-based portfolio of clients including landowners, real-estate developers, architects, government agencies, public service providers, timberland owners, and others.
With four offices and 25 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to our clients.
AKS is consistently ranked as one of the largest engineering firms in the Portland metropolitan area.
Despite our growth, we have remained true to our values and diligently maintain our focus on quality.
Visit our website at www.aks-eng.com for additional information about the work we do.
The Culture AKS is not your typical consulting firm.
We have created a unique work environment that is professional, friendly, casual, hardworking, and fun.
With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and above all else, client service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work.
In fact, AKS was recognized by The Oregonian as one of the Top Workplaces of 2018, 2019, and 2021.
We specifically locate our offices closer to where our employees live, and our clients have projects providing us faster response to our clients and a shorter drive to work for most employees.
We emphasize building long-term relationships with clients at all levels of our organization and this philosophy has allowed us to expand and grow.
Every employee is a valuable asset and everyones voice matters.
Benefits AKS values our employees and proudly provides competitive compensation, benefits, and special perks.
Checkout the Careers page of our website for more information on all that AKS offers.
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