Civil Engineer (Engineer-in-Training)

Job Summary
AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for a civil engineer-in-training in Kennewick, Washington. This is the perfect opportunity for someone with a few years of experience and their EIT or EI certification. You will work closely with our principals and multidisciplinary task leads on a mix of private site development and public works projects. AKS offers a supportive work environment with an excellent benefit package and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of design experience with some project management responsibilities.
• BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent (required).
• Engineer in Training certification and working toward obtaining PE.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail oriented.
• Intermediate skills in Civil 3D.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work quickly, manage multiple and conflicting deadlines, and establish priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.
• Possess solid time management, and follow-through skills.
• Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Valid US Driver’s License.

Job Functions & Responsibilities: The focus of this full-time position is to provide design engineering for residential, industrial, commercial, education, recreational, transportation and public works projects. Working with a Project Manager, the following tasks will be assigned:

• 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.
• Prepare stormwater run-off calculations, designs, and reports.
• Coordinate with in-house disciplines and outside subconsultants.
• 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.
• Completing projects and special assignments as requested.
• Driving a company-owned vehicle.
• Working overtime as needed.
• Doing what needs to be done.

AKS values and supports professional licensure. AKS encourages employees to learn and study the engineering and 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.
Company Overview
AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multi-discipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With six offices and over 28 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients providing a unique and diverse combination of services.
- Civil Engineering - Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
- Land Use Planning - Landscape Architecture
- Forestry/Forest Engineering - Arboriculture
- Natural Resources - Water Resources
- Construction Support Services - GIS
Culture
AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on teambuilding adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.
We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow a project from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.
Benefits
AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401(k) matching, and additional benefits and special perks. Including:

• Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training
• Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, all staff, and team events
• Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company
• Weekly lunches with dining area set up to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together
• Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off

Visit our website for more information on the work we do, and all that AKS offers.
 
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