What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer - Entry Level position at AKS Engineering & Forestry?
Begin your career as a civil engineer with AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS). We are looking for entry-level permanent full-time civil engineers to work alongside our project engineers. It is an opportunity to provide design engineering for residential, industrial, commercial, education, recreational, or public works projects while working closely with the entire team.
We believe engineers produce their best work when they have a holistic understanding of how all the disciplines work together so we structure our project teams to encourage collaboration. As an entry-level civil engineer, this provides an excellent opportunity to learn from others with more experience while developing your skills. If you are looking to join a well-respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization, then you’ll want to consider AKS. Come grow your professional career at AKS!
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, and/or forest engineering (required).
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (preferred).
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently, and manage multiple and conflicting deadlines, and priorities.
- Assume personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.
- Comfortable networking with clients and colleagues to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Performing street and utility design per county/city standards and conditions of approval while maintaining good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings.
- Performing Hydrology/Hydraulic calculations for designing stormwater management systems.
- AutoCAD/Civil 3D drafting including importing points, line work/drafting, generating and modifying horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, performing earthwork calculations, generating and transferring points, etc.
- Generating and compiling submittal packages for land use applications, construction plans, survey records, etc.
- Performing survey/utility research.
- Occasionally working in the field to learn AKS procedures for construction inspection, construction staking, topographic, and boundary surveys.
- Completing projects and special assignments as requested.
- Working overtime as needed.
- Driving a company-owned vehicle (must have a valid Driver’s License)
- Doing what needs to be done.
AKS values and supports professional licensure. AKS encourages employees to learn and study the engineering and land surveying professions to increase their knowledge and will assist them in attending related seminars and obtaining study materials to prepare for the FE/PE and/or FLS/PLS exams.
Why AKS?
At AKS, we know work is just one part of life. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Growth Opportunities: Training, mentorship, and professional development to help you level up your career.
- Collaboration: Work with a team that values problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and generous PTO policies.
- Competitive Benefits: Immediate 401(k) match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, paid holidays, and more.
- Lunch on Us: Weekly team lunches to foster connection and recharge.
- Culture & Events: Team-building activities, site visits, and community involvement.
- Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington.!
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.
