AKS Engineering & Forestry

Civil Engineer (Entry Level)

Engineering - Kennewick, WA - Full Time

Job Summary:

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/EI) certification (preferred).
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently, 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:  Working under the direction of the Project Engineer, specific responsibilities may include:

  • 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.

Also, 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.

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 26 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 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 401k 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.
  • Regular lunches and staff events 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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