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Professional Land Surveyor

aksengineeringforestryllcKirkland, WA

💰 $72,000 – $100,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Full-time Professional Land Surveyor needed to lead survey projects and oversee field teams for land development, infrastructure, and public works.

Skills & Keywords

Land SurveyingAutoCAD/Civil 3DTrimble GPSALTA Surveys

What You’ll Do

Work on a variety of exciting projects, including multifamily housing, mixed-use developments, residential subdivisions, municipal pipelines, commercial sites, and public works.
Operate or oversee the use of Trimble Robotic Total Stations with Survey Pro TSC5 Data Collectors.
Perform field surveys as needed and guide our office techs and field crews.
Maintain clear, accurate, and organized field notes, documenting lines, angles, distances, benchmarks, and related calculations.
Use computers and related software to compile survey data and generate technical drawings.
Sign and stamp official documents, including subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, Records of Survey, lot line adjustments, plats, and legal descriptions.
Interpret and prepare legal descriptions for real property accurately and professionally
Plan, coordinate, and review the work of team members to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
Perform AutoCAD/Civil 3D drafting tasks, including setting up sheets, importing points, creating line work, boundary resolution, and preparing plats and survey maps.
Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with best practices.

Required Qualifications

Washington Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
Strong knowledge of all phases of land surveying, including boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction staking.
Familiar with Washington land surveying laws, regulations, and standards.
Proficient in technical areas such as ALTA/ACSM surveys, platting, land development, right-of-way surveys, preliminary design and topo surveys, construction layout, deed and map research, and project organization.
Experience with GPS, aerial mapping, and scanning technologies.
Skilled in boundary resolution and preparing Records of Survey.
You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
Clear and effective verbal/written communicator, including experience with proposals and technical reports.

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in civil engineering, surveying, or forest engineering.
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.

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:

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.