Senior Utility Engineer - Wastewater
AKS Engineering & Forestry · Keizer, OR · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules, ensuring quality and efficiency at every stage.
- Mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership to project teams.
- Work directly with public agencies and utility districts to understand needs, build trust, and deliver successful outcomes.
- Manage and review work prepared in AutoCAD Civil 3D, SewerCAD, and related software.
- Support business development through client relationships and proposals (as your experience allows).
Who You Are
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon or Washington (or able to obtain within 6 months).
- 10+ years of experience designing wastewater infrastructure for public or private clients.
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and wastewater modeling software (e.g., SewerCAD).
- Excellent communicator and collaborator who enjoys working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Committed to mentoring others and developing talent from within.
- 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.
Nice to Have
- Experience managing full lifecycle projects for Oregon or Washington public agencies.
- Background in trenchless design and construction techniques.
- Master planning or hydraulic modeling experience.
- Field engineering or construction inspection experience.
- Ability to confidently present to clients, councils, and community groups.