We have immediate openings for Civil Engineers-In-Training (EIT) across our Tualatin, Bend, Keizer, Vancouver, and Seattle offices. At AKS, we're not just building great engineers; we're building great consultants. This is the perfect opportunity for someone with a few years of experience and their EIT or EI certification who is ready to take the next step — not just as an engineer, but as a consultant. In this role, you will collaborate with our principals and multidisciplinary task leads on a diverse mix of private site development and public works projects, gaining exposure across different project types, clients, and markets to develop well-rounded consulting skills from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

• Design streets and utilities in line with state, county, and city standards.
• Run hydrology/hydraulic calculations for designing stormwater management systems.
• Perform plan and callout reviews to ensure all technical calculations are present.
• Prepare stormwater run-off calculations, designs, and reports.
• Work closely with both our in-house team and external subconsultants to keep projects running smoothly.
• Use Civil 3D for drafting tasks, including importing points, creating line work, setting up and adjusting alignments, grading, running earthwork calculations, and managing survey points.
• Generate and compile submittal packages for land use applications, construction plans, survey records, and more.
• Engage directly with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders to develop your consulting presence and client management skills.

Who You Are

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent with EIT certification and actively working toward PE licensure.
• 1 to 5 years of civil design experience, ideally with growing project management responsibilities.
• 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.
• Intermediate skills in Civil 3D and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams, clients, and agencies.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and keep projects moving efficiently.
• Takes ownership of delivering high-quality work on time and within budget — a "do what needs to be done" mindset, stepping in wherever needed to keep projects and teams running smoothly.
• A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Excited about growing into a well-rounded consultant — not just a technical specialist — and wants exposure to different project types, clients, and challenges.

Nice to Have

• Familiar with HydroCAD or other hydro-modelling software for stormwater modeling and analysis.
• Proficient with Bluebeam for reviewing and marking up plans and documents.
• Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, agencies, and team members.
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting the growth of junior staff.